Bird House
Written by Blanca Gómez
Illustrated by Blanca Gómez
Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers
On a snowy day, a grandmother and grandchild find an injured bird.
They take it home and care for it until it can fly around the living room. It is fantastic—just like everything at Abuela’s house!
But a fantastic moment is also bittersweet, for the little bird’s recovery means that it’s time to let it fly free.
Drawing inspiration from a formative childhood experience, Blanca Gómez crafts a deceptively simple story that is morally and emotionally resonant and brimming with love, wonder, and a deep respect for the natural world.
Look for the Spanish edition, Un pájaro en casa.
Primary ISBN: 9781419744082
Publication Date: April 2021
Available As: Hardcover, eBook, Board Book
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Animals, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Generation: 2nd, Multilingual Character, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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