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Table of Contents
About The Book
Michael is a young boy who loves birds. Every day he puts on his bird suit and does his work in the countryside, until one day an ominous black cloud appears. What could be causing the black cloud? When Michael discovers that an artificial honey factory is to blame, he comes up with a real sweet solution—one that will keep everyone healthy, including his beloved birds.
Originally published in 1975, this classic picture book from the legendary Tomie dePaola now features refreshed artwork and a new cover.
About The Illustrator
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (October 13, 2015)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781481443333
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
“DePaola’s ecological fable from the crunchy-granola seventies retains plenty of relevance today.”
– Horn Book
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High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Michael Bird-Boy Hardcover 9781481443333
- Author Photo (jpg): Tomie dePaola Photograph © Laurent Linn(0.1 MB)
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