{"product_id":"birdsong-9781771644730","title":"Birdsong","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: \u003ci\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKIRKUS\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHORN BOOK\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQUILL \u0026amp; QUIRE\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGLOBE AND MAIL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE TD CANADIAN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LITERATURE HONOR TITLE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBOSTON GLOBE--HORN BOOK\u003c\/i\u003e HONOR BOOK\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But when she meets an elderly woman artist who lives next door, named Agnes--her world starts to change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKatherena and Agnes share the same passions for arts and crafts, birds, and nature. But as the seasons change, can Katherna navigate the failing health of her new friend? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning 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, shared passions, and spending time outdoors with the ones we love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes a glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree words that appear in the text. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Cree-Métis 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.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJULIE FLETT \u003c\/b\u003eis a Cree-Métis author, illustrator, and artist who has received numerous awards for her books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award, two Governor General's Awards, the American Indian Youth Literature Award, and the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Her books have been selected for Best of the Year lists by dozens of media outlets, including \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e. Her critically acclaimed picture books \u003ci\u003eWe All Play\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStill This Love Goes On\u003c\/i\u003e (with Buffy Sainte-Marie) are also published by Greystone Kids. Flett lives in Victoria, Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Greystone Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599480099090,"sku":"9781771644730","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f7bfdd21-7598-4430-aead-76503ff15536.jpg?v=1732201067","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/birdsong-9781771644730","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}