Bird House

A grandmother and grandchild nurse an injured bird together in this touching story about caring for all creatures, the wonder of nature, andletting goOn a snowy day, a grandmother and grandchild find an injured bird. They take it home and care for it until it can flyaround the living room. It is fantastic—just like everything at Abuela’s house! But a fantastic moment is also bittersweet, for the little bird’s recovery means that it’s time to let it fly free. Drawing inspiration from a formative childhood experience, Blanca Gómez crafts adeceptively simple story that is morally and emotionally resonant and is brimming with love, wonder, and a deep respect for the natural world.