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40 pp.
| Viking |
September, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-451-47496-4$17.99
(2)
K-3
The initially unseen Shy loves all books, especially books about birds. When a real bird flies by, introverted Shy follows. Finally, he makes contact with Florence, the bird, and the two friends bond over the words of a beloved story. Muted browns and yellows foreshadow the reveal of Shy's species, while translucent blues and whites let us know when Florence is near.
Reviewer: Robin L. Smith
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2016