Nanty Solo possesses a unique skill – the ability to transform children into birds. What attitude will adults and children demonstrate towards the elderly lady with such an extraordinary gift?
Adults think it’s absurd, but warn the children to keep a distance anyway. With a typical curiosity for kids, young Dorothy Carr wants to find the truth and does not soon find herself gliding as a swallow. The excitement is so strong that Dorothy shares it at school with the children. The lady makes her marks and whispers the words until the sky fills with a rook, a goldfinch, a parakeet and a sparrow. Adults still think the idea is less than great, and even children are urging them to join. Nanty Solo enjoys moving from place to place, and that is what happens in this town. Does she manage to convince everyone to be less themselves and explore?
“The Women Who Turned Children into Birds” offers readers a search for the boundaries of limits and freedom with some feelings attached. It’s a magical tale with a modern twist drawn in beautiful pencil and crayon muted-color illustrations. Laura Carlin cleverly uses colour to show the excitement of the new experience, contrasting the black pencil of everyday reality.
A quirky story with a catchy title will offer young readers something new!
Further Information:
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The Stats:
- Title: The Woman Who Turned Children into Birds
- Author and Illustrator: David Almond & Laura Carlin
- ISBN: 978-1-5295-1927-3
- Publication Date: 2022
- Page Count: 32
- Publisher: Walker Studio
- Recommended age: 3-7
- Categories/Topic: children, birds, magic, freedom, limitations
Where to Find it:
- Buy on: Amazon
- Find on: Goodreads
