In a spare urban fable, Bob Graham brings us one small boy, one loving family, and one miraculous story of hope and healing.

In the busy city, no one sees the bird lying on the pavement with a broken wing. No one, except a young boy named Will. With the help of his parents, Will takes the bird home to care for it. With rest, time, and a little hope, perhaps the bird will fly again.
A paperback edition of a magical story, endorsed by Amnesty International UK.

About the Author
Bob Graham is a Kate Greenaway-winning author-illustrator who has written and illustrated many acclaimed children's picture books including How to Heal a Broken Wing, Max, Jethro Byrde: Fairy Child and April Underhill: Tooth Fairy. His 2011 title, A Bus Called Heaven, is endorsed by Amnesty International UK and was the winner of the 2012 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award - a prize Bob has won an unprecedented six times. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Reviews
A warm hearted story ... young children will enjoy following the bird's recovery as well as all the details of a happy family home included in Graham's simple, assured illustrations. * The Bookseller *
Simple but evocative illustrations ... a memorable book for any child who cares for other living creatures. * The Northern Echo *
Poignantly told and visually rich, this narrative flies high... Exemplary use of color and perspective denote shifting moods, and thin lines enhance the vulnerability of this boy and his bird. Gently expressed and honestly delivered, this quiet, yet powerful story provides young readers with an affirming conclusion * School Library Journal, US *
A moving story with simple illustrations, few words and enormous opportunities for storytelling. * Nursery World *
Graham's Sempe-esque art is charming...I can imagine plenty of children finding it moving * The Irish Times *
A picture book classic * The Sun *


Awards
Winner of CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Early Childhood 2009 (Australia) and Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended 2008 (United States) and Cybils Award, Fiction Picture Books 2008 (United States) and Western Australian Premier's Book Awards, Children's Books 2008 (Australia). Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal (CILIP) 2009 (UK) and NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature 2009 (Australia).



Book Information
ISBN 9781406325492
Author Bob Graham
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 230g
Dimensions(mm) 300mm * 208mm * 5mm