{"product_id":"birdsong-9781771644730","title":"Birdsong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn American Indian Youth Literature Honor Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Best Book of the Year in \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2020 Boston Globe--Horn Book Award Honor Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cree-M tis author\/illustrator Julie Flett's smooth and lyrical words and gorgeous... images truly capture the warmth and solidarity of the female protagonists in this tender intergenerational friendship story.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Horn Book \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn activity guide is available at greystonebooks.com for FREE download. A brief glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree words that appear in the text is provided on the copyright page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cycling from spring to spring,  Julie Flett's] subtle, sensitive story delicately traces filaments of growth and loss through intergenerational friendship, art making, and changing moons and seasons.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greystone Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781771644730\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 10.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e American Indian Youth Literature Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2019 pg. 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2019 pg. 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/30\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2019 pg. 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2019 pg. 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e508140 \/ Birdsong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Julie Flett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36668339323036,"sku":"9781771644730","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_08b8b0b2-04c4-4d85-851d-9c3942277846.jpg?v=1603917282","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/birdsong-9781771644730","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}