# The Dead Bird - Hardcover

by **Margaret Wise Brown** (Author), **Christian Robinson** (Illustrator)

**This _New York Times_ Best Illustrated Book is a heartwarming classic from the author of _Goodnight Moon_ and _The Runaway Bunny_, with stunning, evocative art by #1 _New York Times_ bestselling and multiple-award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson (_You Matter_ and _Last Stop on Market Street_).**

This classic picture book by beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown is gorgeously reillustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, Caldecott Honor winning illustrator 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.

A beautiful book to share with children beginning to grapple with loss.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 11.1 x 9.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 01, 2016

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Dead Bird

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 19.99 USD | In stock |

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