The Dead Bird [Death, Funeral]

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

A reillustration of Margaret Wise Brown’s timeless classic The Dead Bird by award-winning artist Christian Robinson

One day, the children find a bird lying on its side with its eyes closed and no heartbeat. They are very sorry, so they decide to say good-bye. In the park, they dig a hole for the bird and cover it with warm sweet-ferns and flowers. Finally, they sing sweet songs to send the little bird on its way.

This heartwarming picture book by beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown is beautifully reillustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson.

About the Author

Margaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child’s experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children’s literature with such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include Nibble Nibble; My World; Where Have You Been?; Christmas in the Barn; and Sneakers, the Seaside Cat.

Christian Robinson is a huge admirer of the way Margaret Wise Brown tells stories. He lives in San Francisco, CA, and enjoys morning walks to his studio where he paints pictures for books. Other books he has illustrated are Rain! written by Linda Ashman, which won the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award; Josephine by Patricia Hruby Powell, which received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award; and Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio. You can visit Christian online at www.theartoffun.com.

 Christian Robinson was beside himself when given the opportunity to illustrate a story by the great Margaret Wise Brown. He lives in San Francisco with three amazing roommates and a bunch of very well cared for house plants…the bonsai however faded, and was placed into the compost, they sang songs and cried. Christian has also illustrated Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena (2016 Newbery Medal Winner and 2016 Caldecott Honor Book), Rain! by Linda Ashman (2014 Ezra Jack Keats Award for New Illustrator), Josephine by Patricia Hruby Powell (2015 Coretta Scott King Honor Book and Sibert Honor Book) and Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio. You can visit Christian online at theartoffun.com/p>