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Discover the profound beauty of 'The River of Birds', an award-winning children’s book that gently explores themes of love and grief through the lens of nature. Perfect for parents and educators seeking meaningful ways to discuss loss with children, this brand new hardcover edition, published by Bird Upstairs Books in 2021, has garnered the prestigious Gold Moonbeam Award for Health Issues. Readers are invited into a heartfelt narrative where a child and their grandmother share moments of joy while observing birds. Together, they find comfort in their shared love of the avian world, depicted with exquisite illustrations by renowned wildlife artist Michael Boardman. The story takes a poignant turn when they encounter a deceased goldfinch, leading to vital lessons about love's endurance beyond physical presence. This thoughtful tale not only soothes young hearts but also equips caregivers with strategies for discussing grief through the accompanying guide by clinical psychologist Mary Plouffe, PhD. Ideal for family reading time, classroom discussions, or as a thoughtful gift, 'The River of Birds' rewards readers with its messages of healing and hope. Enjoy free shipping on this heartfelt book, which delivers directly to your door—allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Please note: once the order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781734880281
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bird Upstairs Books
Description:
Winner of the 2021 Gold Moonbeam Award for Health Issues
"A moving and beautiful tale about a family, a loss, and the natural world that binds us all together. With exquisite tenderness, Moore reveals the persistent, transcendent power of love." —Lily King, bestselling author
A gentle, honest story of a child who learns about the enduring force of love in the face of grief.
A young child and a grandmother share a love of birds. Every day after school they watch the birds outside her window and draw them with colored pencils, the scent of ginger tea hanging in the air. When they find a dead goldfinch outside the window one day, the grandmother teaches her grandchild about the enduring strength of love that continues even when a body is no longer living. This lesson returns to the child in a powerful dream after the grandmother dies—a dream that becomes a healing gift for the child’s grandfather.
Gorgeously illustrated by wildlife artist and illustrator Michael Boardman, Libby Moore’s The River of Birds is a gentle story that looks honestly at grief and love. The beautiful themes and lush illustrations will bring comfort to readers of all ages. The book includes a guide put together by clinical psychologist Mary Plouffe, PhD, that provides practical resources for adults who are supporting grieving children.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781734880281
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bird Upstairs Books
Description:
Winner of the 2021 Gold Moonbeam Award for Health Issues
"A moving and beautiful tale about a family, a loss, and the natural world that binds us all together. With exquisite tenderness, Moore reveals the persistent, transcendent power of love." —Lily King, bestselling author
A gentle, honest story of a child who learns about the enduring force of love in the face of grief.
A young child and a grandmother share a love of birds. Every day after school they watch the birds outside her window and draw them with colored pencils, the scent of ginger tea hanging in the air. When they find a dead goldfinch outside the window one day, the grandmother teaches her grandchild about the enduring strength of love that continues even when a body is no longer living. This lesson returns to the child in a powerful dream after the grandmother dies—a dream that becomes a healing gift for the child’s grandfather.
Gorgeously illustrated by wildlife artist and illustrator Michael Boardman, Libby Moore’s The River of Birds is a gentle story that looks honestly at grief and love. The beautiful themes and lush illustrations will bring comfort to readers of all ages. The book includes a guide put together by clinical psychologist Mary Plouffe, PhD, that provides practical resources for adults who are supporting grieving children.