Little Bird Lost
Kate Larkinson, Author
Steve Larkinson, Photographer
CreateSpace Independent Publishing, 2013
Suitable for Ages: 3-5
Themes: Nature, Birds, Sibling Rivalry
Opening: “1..2..3 little birds but there should be more. Three baby birds in the nest but there should be four.”
Synopsis (Book Description) : One of the baby birds seems to be missing. His greedy siblings have pushed him out of view! A tale of sibling rivalry and their parents love all their offspring.
Why I like this book: I loved Kate Larkinson’s simplicity and rhyming text for young children. This is a charming story about nature, a mother bird feeding her young ones and sibling rivalry. According to the book, Steve Larkinson “saw the nest in the eaves of a bakery in south-west France,” and decided to capture the life of a family of swallows through his beautiful photography. This is the perfect spring read for beginning readers. They will feel triumphant over mastering this beautiful book. Make sure you check out Kate and Steve Larkinson’s website.
Resources: Walk around your house and yard and look for nests of birds. You can watch the birds busily building nests right now. Bird watch and write down the variety of bird you see in your yard this spring.
There is a Goodreads Giveaway for a copy of this book at https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/83442-little-bird-lost-a-rhyming-picture-story that ends March 24.
There is also a LibraryThing Giveaway for the ebook edition at http://www.librarything.com/er_list.php?program=giveaway&sort=enddate which expires on March 28.
Erik from This Kid Reviews Books, also reviewed Little Bird Lost last fall. He has included some excellent activities for children that I won’t repeat.
I think I’ve seen this book before because I recognize that picture! It seems like a nice way to address sibling rivalry in a book. Sorry we’re not doing PPBF this week or next, but you can add this title to the first list in April.
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It’s a very beautiful book. Great to share on the Spring equinox. Yes, Erik shared it last fall and I left a link to his blog. Yes, spring is around the corner.
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I love the simplicity of this story and it’s just right for the season!
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments. Yes, I thought it is about time to run something about Spring. And, kids can begin to watch for the signs of baby birds hatching.
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As the oldest of four siblings, I wonder how many times we pushed one out of view! 🙂
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I also was the eldest of four and I’m sure I did my share of pushing.
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Ha, didn’t know that! No wonder we have so much in common!
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🙂
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Awh lovely!
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It is a very lovely book. The photography is gorgeous as he captures the stages.
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Mom would probably blame a lost bird on me! Ugh! I love looking at birds. I wish I could fly!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Cupcake, I hope you don’t mean you’d find them a treat! 🙂
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I’ve never been close enough……. But if I could fly…. Hmmmm.
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Beautiful book, Pat. So appropriate for your time of year.
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Yes, since it was 60 degrees here today, it felt appropriate to share this beautiful story of birth and spring. Great book for young readers.
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Thank you for the shout-out, Mrs. Tilton! I am glad you like this book! 🙂
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I loved the book Erik. You are welcome!
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This looks like a cute book. We get lots of baby birds here around our house. Lots of little chirpers!
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Yes, it’s a very lovely book. And what better way to usher in spring than with a book about life. Young children would be able to sound out words and read it by themselves.
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What a lovely idea. So encouraging when children see similarities between their own behaviour and animals. It teaches them to love nature and not to be afraid to see themselves through another’s eyes.
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Thank you Niamh. So beautifully stated.
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Thank you so much for this lovely review Patricia!
Would it be OK if I put an excerpt, screenshot and link to it on our website?
Coincidentally there is a Goodreads Giveaway for a copy of this book at https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/83442-little-bird-lost-a-rhyming-picture-story but today is the last day.
There is also a LibraryThing Giveaway for the ebook edition at http://www.librarything.com/er_list.php?program=giveaway&sort=enddate which expires on March 28.
Best wishes
Kate
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Kate, I am glad you liked the review. Yes, you may put an excerpt and link to my website. Not a problem. Thank you for the other information. People will continue to check out the review for a long time. I can also add also add the information about Goodread the the Library Giveaway. – Patricia
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Many thanks Patricia – much appreciated.
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I have been reading lots of bird books lately. Will have to give this one a look. Thanks, Patricia.
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It’s a sweet book for children, Ruth. Check out the site.
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