The Bird Feeder by Andrew Larsen and Dorothy Leung - ESSENTIAL

The Bird Feeder by Andrew Larsen and Dorothy Leung. PICTURE BOOK. Kids Can Press, 2022. $19. 9781525304835

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Grandma has come to live with her family because she is ill. Grandma loves birds and brought her bird feeder with her. She and her grandchild spend many hours together watching, drawing birds and learning from each other, they both love cardinals. A special loving bond is developed between the two main characters. The grandchild dearly loves the Grandmother and their time together is cherished by both. One day the child comes home from school and Grandma is not there.

Larsen’s The Bird Feeder is a tender, loving story that describes the way a young child might feel and deal with a very loved, but ill family member. Leung’s illustrations are engaging and realistic, showing the emotions the characters are feeling. The Bird Feeder details true life emotions, feelings and situations many families experience taking care of their elderly loved ones. The Bird Feeder is a must have for elementary schools. It is not clear for gender or ethnicity.

Deanna M. - Elementary Media Tech.