Banks, Kate. Winter Bird, The. Suzie Mason, Illus. Candlewick, 10/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 1. $18.99. 978-1-5362-1568-7. ADDITIONAL.
What is winter, and snow, to a bird who normally flies south? Due to a healing wing, a nightingale experiences its first cold winter, with snow and a blizzard. Luckily the other animals help the small bird out, offering advice, food, and shelter. Banks’ soft, gentle tale demonstrates how co-operation and helpfulness can help one survive an unknown and difficult situation. Mason’s muted digital illustrations portray the wonder of changing seasons as well as the simple acts of kindness that enable the nightingale to survive.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library