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Little Bird Hardcover – March 20, 2012

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

A man drives his truck up to a cliff's edge. Unable to go any further, he opens the back door of his truck and a flock of birds flies out, but, as the man soon discovers, a small timid bird remains. Surprised and delighted, the man acts kindly towards the bird and an intimacy develops. After lunch, the man tries to show the bird that he should fly off and join his friends. The man's comic attempt at flight deepens the encounter between these two very different creatures. Soon the bird flies off and the man drives away, but in a surprise twist the bird and his friends return, and in a starkly lyrical moment we see them all experience something entirely new.

Germano Zullo is a prolific writer and poet who lives in Geneva, Switzerland. He writes for adults and children alike, and has written many popular children's comics and stories.

Albertine has illustrated loads of children's books and also illustrates for many of the daily French newspapers in Switzerland. She teaches at the School of Visual Arts in Geneva.


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"Shimmering, color-saturated landscapes and a message about cherishing small things make this English-language debut by a Swiss team an unexpected treasure." - Starred Review, Publishers Weekly

"Uplifting in more ways than one, this prizewinning import suggests that little things can change lives - and perhaps even the world." - Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews

"Children's picture books -- the best of them, at least -- have this magical quality of speaking to young hearts with expressive simplicity, but also engaging grown-up minds with subtle reflections on the human condition. Such is the case of Little Bird (public library) by Swiss author-illustrator duo Germano Zullo and Albertine, published by the wonderful Enchanted Lion Books. Illustrated in Albertine's signature style of soft, colorful minimalism, this little gem is like a beautiful silent film, only in vibrant hues and on paper." -- Brain Pickings

"An impressive picture book that is modern, fresh and will have readers looking for tiny treasures in their lives too." - Waking Brain Cells

"I'm a big fan of Brooklyn-based publishing company Enchanted Lion [...] they always have excellent taste in artists and unique storytellers. Their latest release, a prizewinning Swiss import [Little Bird], is no exception." - Ben Partridge, Apartment Therapy

"It's high time we here in the U.S. started paying better attention to books published internationally.
Take for instance,
Little Bird, winner of the 2011 Prix Sorcières for illustration (the French Caldecott).
Yes, the book is visually stunning. It's clear why it won an award for illustrations. But it's a great story, too. About the small things in life. About keeping your eyes open for the little ways that make every day different, unique, and a day to be treasured." --
A Year of Reading

About the Author

Germano Zullo: Germano Zullo is a prolific writer and poet, who lives in Geneva. He writes for adults and children alike, and has written many popular children's comics and stories.

Albertine: Albertine has illustrated loads of children's books and also illustrates for many of the daily French newspapers in Switzerland. She teaches at the School of Visual Arts in Geneva.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Enchanted Lion Books (March 20, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592701183
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592701186
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

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Customers find the story whimsical and engaging, with emotional illustrations. They describe the book as beautiful, sweet, and great for all ages. Readers appreciate the uplifting message and colorful illustrations that warm hearts. The book is easy to read and understand, with simple words and bright colors. Customers enjoy the humor and open-ended creativity of the story, which is fun for all.

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19 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the whimsical storyline told mostly through pictures. They find the artwork fabulous and the visuals engaging. The story is a good teaching tool about giving, sharing, and caring. Readers appreciate the emotional moving illustrations that provoke imagination and depict the value of appreciating life's little joys.

"...The illustrations are magical, and the story is absolutely lovely. I have already given one as a gift (to another adult who also adored it)...." Read more

"This exquisite picture book must be savored slowly...." Read more

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18 customers mention "Beauty"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's beauty. They find the story adorable and the artwork fabulous. The book is described as sweet, great, and a wonderful find.

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"...He loved the book, wanted to talk about it and then asked me to reread it to him several times...." Read more

"Beautiful book. Beautiful artistry and just a lovely story. I read it to the kids in a preschool, and was moved by it and got it for my mother...." Read more

16 customers mention "Book for all ages"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book for all ages. They say it's colorful, cheerful, and offers opportunities for child-led storytelling. The pictures provide a thoughtful lesson through words and pictures.

"...Books are magic, but this one especially. Recommend!" Read more

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"This is beautiful children's book with a whimsical story line told mostly through pictures." Read more

"This is a book for all ages! Its almost wordless pages are bright with color and meaning...." Read more

11 customers mention "Message"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the uplifting message and pacing of the narrative. They find it warms their hearts, encouraging children to grow up as kind and loving souls. The book is colorful and cheerful, a great gift for both children and adults. It encourages giving, sharing, and caring about others.

"...It makes the point that kindness in small ways and for small things can change everything. WONDERFUL book." Read more

"...be a great way to converse with children about kindness, patience, encouragement, and friendship. The pictures are lovely in their simplicity." Read more

"...the love expressed by the surprise ending will bring a smile and warm any heart. A great gift book!" Read more

"...A wonderful picture book for adults and children alike. Loved the uplifting message, and the pacing of the narrative. It made my heart melt...." Read more

8 customers mention "Readability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the simple yet emotional illustrations. The message is beautiful and the story is lovely.

"This exquisite picture book must be savored slowly. Each page is simple and as the pages are turned the reader..." Read more

"...I fell in love with the beautiful message of the book - which reads like a poem. Highly recommended. It has become a favorite for both of us!" Read more

"...The images are art, and the text is poetry. The combination is masterful and powerful. I recommend this book for all ages." Read more

"...The art is beautiful, and the story reads like poetry...." Read more

5 customers mention "Color"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's color. They find the illustrations great and the pages bright with color.

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"Colorful and cheerful--great book for children and adults. Allows any reader to fill in the written words with personal commentary on the pictures." Read more

"...I actually bought this for an adult friend. Colorful and I love the illustrations." Read more

3 customers mention "Humor"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor and creativity of the story. They find it fun and delightful, with a man trying to help his feathered friends.

"...The lesson through the words and pictures is amazing. Fun for all!" Read more

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"A delightful story about a man trying to help his feathered friends and the friends, in turn, offering him real friendship back." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2014
    This is such a great find! The illustrations are magical, and the story is absolutely lovely. I have already given one as a gift (to another adult who also adored it). This will be kept on my favorite shelf for a long, long time. I also sense I'll be buying more as gifts (I had put a moratorium on buying books -- I have a lot of books -- but am so glad I made an exception and purchased this little gem). Books are magic, but this one especially. Recommend!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2013
    This exquisite picture book must be savored slowly. Each page is simple and as the pages are turned the reader (few words in print but many in your mind) sees a story unfolding between the truck driving man and a small bird he finds in the back. I won't spoil the plot but it is transformative. It makes the point that kindness in small ways and for small things can change everything. WONDERFUL book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2022
    This is beautiful children's book with a whimsical story line told mostly through pictures.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015
    This is a sweet book. It is a little abstract, but would be a great way to converse with children about kindness, patience, encouragement, and friendship. The pictures are lovely in their simplicity.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2012
    I first "read" the book to my 3 year old son by talking through the pictures - I didn't realize that the text was there until half way through because it isn't on every page. He loved the book, wanted to talk about it and then asked me to reread it to him several times. The second time, I actually read the text and I fell in love with the beautiful message of the book - which reads like a poem. Highly recommended. It has become a favorite for both of us!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2013
    Beautiful book. Beautiful artistry and just a lovely story. I read it to the kids in a preschool, and was moved by it and got it for my mother. Arrive promptly and well packaged.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
    At first I didn’t understand this book, yet I had an emotional reaction. I returned to it many times across different days and shared it with others. The images are art, and the text is poetry. The combination is masterful and powerful. I recommend this book for all ages.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2012
    This is a book for all ages! Its almost wordless pages are bright with color and meaning. The expressions on the faces of man and tiny bird are priceless, and the love expressed by the surprise ending will bring a smile and warm any heart. A great gift book!
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  • Classics Lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2021
    My granddaughter loves it.
  • Andrea BIrd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book,
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2014
    This is a very special book with a wonderful message about friendship and happiness in moments of our lives. My children, 4 and 5, loved taking in and describing the story as it develops. This book has become very special to us, as we have a special love of birds!