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Named A Notable Children's Book Of 2013 by The New York Times Named One Of The Best Books Of 2013 by Publishers Weekly The Best Books Of 2013 by Barnes & Noble A 2013 Best Books For Children Selection -- American Bookseller's Association Named A Best Children's Book Of 2014 by Bank Street Books

"Like nothing you have seen before." - Kirkus Reviews "Few picture books capture the somber hues of loneliness and introspection as stunningly as Staake does in this aptly wordless tale. A book of true beauty" - The New York Times "A feast for the observant eye ... conveys extraordinary depth of emotion." - The Horn Book "Some books can rightfully be called books of a lifetime ... for Bob Staake, this is that book." - Barnes & Noble Editor's Recommendation "Staake has drawn a book of true beauty." - The New York Times Notable Children's Books Of 2013

"Uplifting...impressive. Without use of a single word, this book raises all kinds of simple profundities." - Booklist "An extraordinarily beautiful and moving picture book ... Staake takes readers on a profound journey through sadness and hope." - The Huffington Post "A truly touching book." - IndieBound.org A Next List Top 10 Books of 2013 Selection "Staake tackles a remarkable range of acordnant emotions -- grief, guilt, loneliness, hope -- evoking them with fierce clarity." - The Horn Book

"Deeply impressive and moving." - Publisher's Weekly "Staake's ability ... has never been stronger than in this wordless title about a heroic bird." - School Library Journal "A mind-blowing story. Is it Bob Staake's magnus opus? Yes ... so far. Who know's what he will do next?" - BoingBoing.net "Staake makes a significant departure in tone from his earlier madcap work with this sensitive, wordless story about the salvation a lonely boy finds in the form of a friendly bluebird. Readers don't get a traditionally happy ending (for some, it will be downright heartbreaking), but the book's sense of hope transcends its tragedies." - Publishers Weekly