Birdie Lights Up The World
Alison McLennan author Lauren Mullinder illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Exisle Publishing
Published:13th Jun '23
Should be back in stock very soon
Birdie the penguin believes she is the chosen one who lights up the world every night with her song. Her zoo friends believe this too.
In this sensitively illustrated story, featuring a cast of zoo animals, Birdie the penguin has a special role to play. Until one day she gets sick and discovers that perhaps her role was not as important as she thought. She and her friends discover that the world can light itself up at night without Birdie’s song. Birdie begins to question what her purpose is. She tries to learn the jobs the other animals do, without success. She feels lost and confused — until her zoo friends help her realize her true purpose.
The author has said that she wanted to deliver the message that we all have special, unique gifts and it’s our responsibility to share them with the world. If we have a song to sing, we should sing it, whether it fills a stadium or only brings joy to one person … it all counts.
Parents, grandparents, librarians and teachers will all want to gift or recommend this book. It’s for everyone, but especially for any child who has been told they are good at something and then feels the weight of responsibility to take lessons and compete, and to be the best. Birdie Lights Up the World will inspire them to do the things they love for the pure joy of it.
"Birdie is adorable and comes across wonderfully on every page. Her joy and disappointment are clear as she does her best to figure things out. Readers/listeners will have no trouble sympathizing with her and hoping that she finds the solution she's looking for. ... It brings across the message well and shows how talents can simply be used for enjoyment...and how that can be a blessing in itself. It's a sweet, uplifting read from beginning to end." - Bookworm for Kids
“a lovely and heartwarming story... I’m sure lots of children will enjoy the tale and the illustrations again and again” - The Strawberry Post
“‘The message here is, sometimes we believe things that just aren’t true. Being flexible and adjusting our thoughts with knowledge can show us new ways..“ - Blue Wolf Reviews
“Each aspect of Birdie Lights Up the World – from text to illustration – is so well judged, but added together they become a truly super children’s book.”- Linda’s Book Bag
“The ultimate ode to friendship ties this story together like a warm hug, suggesting we don’t need dramatic dazzling results as proof that our efforts are valued and worthwhile.” - Dim’s Write Stuff
“My kids loved the illustrations by Lauren Mullinder, especially the indigo hues in the night scenes where the pages sparkle like the stars and the moon. They also loved Birdie’s journey of self-discovery and were happy that she realised her talent. .” - Buzz Words
“a sweet little book about finding – and sharing – your gifts” - Anything Goes Lifestyle | blog and magazine with 18.4k Twitter followers
ISBN: 9781922539489
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32 pages