"Grant's friendship story will catch readers like flies with its artwork and gentle humor, while encouraging them not to make assumptions about others." -- Booklist "This tale about friendship and overcoming prejudices . will be enjoyed at storytime and as a subtle introduction to accepting others." -- School Library Journal "Ideal for beginning readers. A sweet, feel-good story with plenty of interesting visual detail." -- Kirkus Reviews "Will make readers smile." -- Publishers Weekly "Offers a comical and gently didactic contribution aimed at an even younger child, with the tale of a little bird who stumbles into the charged realm of curse words thanks to his dad." -- The New York Times Book Review on LITTLE BIRD'S BAD WORD "A charming, tender and ever pertinent life lesson.

" -- Kirkus Reviews on LITTLE BIRD'S BAD WORD.