A Junior Library Guild Selection An Indie Next List Pick An Amazon Best 3-5 Books of 2019 Selection"An emotionally impactful exploration of love and loneliness, this is an essential addition to any picture book collection.
4-8 Years
9.3" x 11.1" Hardcover
40 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
Description
About the Book
All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing. He saves the tiny baby crow. Soon a loving bond grows between the two unlikely friends. But is it strong enough to weather the changing of the seasons?
Book Synopsis
A Junior Library Guild Selection An Indie Next List Pick An Amazon Best 3-5 Books of 2019 Selection
"An emotionally impactful exploration of love and loneliness, this is an essential addition to any picture book collection." --School Library Journal (starred review)
Bestselling author Beth Ferry (Stick and Stone) and the widely acclaimed Fan Brothers (The Night Gardener) present a gorgeous and poignant picture book about two unexpected friends and the special connection they share.
This tender and affectionate story reminds us of the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others--a tale that will inspire and delight children for generations to come.
All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing....
He saves the tiny baby crow.
Soon a loving bond grows between the two unlikely friends. But is it strong enough to weather the changing of the seasons?
"A welcome addition to autumnal storytelling."--Kirkus
"A novel twist on the theme of love between adversaries." --Publishers Weekly
"A beautifully crafted picture book." --Booklist
From the Back Cover
All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing. . . .
Bestselling author Beth Ferry and the widely acclaimed Fan Brothers present this tender and affectionate tale that reminds us of the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others.
Review Quotes
"A novel twist on the theme of love between adversaries." - Publishers Weekly
"A welcome addition to autumnal storytelling." - Kirkus Reviews
★ "An emotionally impactful exploration of love and loneliness, this is an essential addition to any picture book collection." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"A beautifully crafted picture book." - Booklist
Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 11.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: HarperCollins
Theme: Friendship
Format: Hardcover
Author: Beth Ferry
Language: English
Street Date: September 3, 2019
TCIN: 76443954
UPC: 9780062475763
Item Number (DPCI): 248-68-1372
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 11.1 inches width x 9.3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.05 pounds
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Love the fan brothers! My son is really into scarecrows right now so he was really excited when we got this in the mail today adding it to our autumn collection. Beautiful illustrations as always!
Melp
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5 out of 5 stars
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26 June, 2020Verified purchase
A must have
This book is so beautiful...the Fan brothers did an amazing job. Great story about an unlikely friendship