Bird House

A grandmother and grandchild nurse an injured bird together in this touching story about caring for all creatures, the wonder of nature, and letting go On a snowy day, a grandmother and grandchild find an injured bird. They take it home and care for it until it can fly around the living room. It is fantasticjust like everything at Abuelas house! But a fantastic moment is also bittersweet, for the little birds recovery means that its time to let it fly free. Drawing inspiration from a formative childhood experience, Blanca Gmez crafts a deceptively simple story that is morally and emotionally resonant and is brimming with love, wonder, and a deep respect for the natural world.