Sunny and the Birds - by Wendy Meddour (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An evocative story about belonging, home, and kindness from the author of Lubna and Pebble.

Sunny and his family have just arrived in a new country, but while Sunny is curious and hopeful, his father misses the familiar sounds and sights of the home they left behind, especially the birds--collared doves cooing in the soft morning light and swallows swooping at sunset. Determined to help, Sunny comes up with a way to bring a piece of their old home back to his father.

A tender, evocative story about migration, memory, and the small ways we carry home with us. With the graceful imagery of birds woven throughout, this book gently honors the ache of displacement and the resilience of love. Ideal for families navigating big changes--or for anyone seeking to understand them.

About the Author

Wendy Meddour is a Doctor of English Literature and an internationally successful and award-winning children's writer. Her debut children's book, A Hen in the Wardrobe, was selected as one of the Guardian's 'Best 50 diverse Children's Books since the 1950s'. Wendy is also the author of several picture books, including the highly acclaimed Lubna and Pebble. Wendy also teaches Creative Writing at Exeter University.

Nabila Adani lives in Jakarta Indonesia and enjoys illustrating different cultures around the world. She worked as a product designer in Japan and Indonesia before moving to the United States to study children's book illustration. Now, living back in Jakarta she enjoys illustrating and telling stories for children worldwide.