Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds
an old friend arrives with hugs for everyone - as a greeting
and viewers became attuned to reading stories visually
a poignant story perfect for fans of Joanna Ho
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Once a Bird Free to Be Legacy Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies"A very wise book, speaking volumes Share this at story hours, or hand it to the child struggling to read; this communicates essential truths without a word. Marvelous." School Library Journal, starred review "This sweet, understated story is wordless a perfect way to tell it, as it requires youngsters to relate to the illustrations in a unique, profoundly personal way Refreshing, beautiful, moving, and meaningful." Kirkus Reviews, starred review