Bob Graham is a Kate Greenaway-winning author-illustrator who has written and illustrated many acclaimed children's picture books including How to Heal a Broken Wing, Max, Jethro Byrde: Fairy Child and April Underhill: Tooth Fairy. His 2011 title, A Bus Called Heaven, is endorsed by Amnesty International UK and was the winner of the 2012 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award – a prize Bob has won an unprecedented six times. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.
A warm hearted story ... young children will enjoy following the
bird's recovery as well as all the details of a happy family home
included in Graham's simple, assured illustrations.
*The Bookseller*
Simple but evocative illustrations ... a memorable book for any
child who cares for other living creatures.
*The Northern Echo*
Poignantly told and visually rich, this narrative flies high…
Exemplary use of color and perspective denote shifting moods, and
thin lines enhance the vulnerability of this boy and his bird.
Gently expressed and honestly delivered, this quiet, yet powerful
story provides young readers with an affirming conclusion
*School Library Journal, US*
A moving story with simple illustrations, few words and enormous
opportunities for storytelling.
*Nursery World*
Graham’s Sempé-esque art is charming…I can imagine plenty of
children finding it moving
*The Irish Times*
A picture book classic
*The Sun*
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