Mama bird lost an egg

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Publisher
CrackBoom! Livres
Publication Date
2019.
Language
English

Description

Mama Bird is sad today.

A little egg she was keeping warm has broken. With tenderness and compassion, her son, Gabriel, helps comfort her. A thoughtful picture book that explores the theme of miscarriage, using a subtle metaphor. It provides families who are living a similar experience, a resource to talk about grief and loss with young children.

  • Teaches warmth and compassion in exploring the theme of miscarriage;
  • Beautifully illustrated high-quality picture book;
  • Provides families a resource to talk about grief with young children.

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Contributors
Chloloula,1979- illustrator
Penn, Nathaniel translator
ISBN
9782898020827

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Kirkus Book Review

A young swallow comforts his mother after the loss of her egg.Used to his mother soothing him when he's sad, Gabriel is heartbroken to discover Mommy Swallow crying. When she tells him how her nest collapsed and her egg was lost, Gabriel is sad he won't be a big brother. To comfort his mother, Gabriel reminds her of the world's beauty as the two swallows fly, dive, and survey the forest on a summer day. As Mommy Swallow embraces him, Gabriel glows with pride to see his mother's "eyes smiling" once more. Originally published in Canada and translated from French, this quiet story is distinctive for specifically addressing pregnancy loss. The brief, gentle text, descriptive yet with room for discussion, pairs pleasantly with painterly, tranquil nature landscapes. Although the birds are charming, their strictly realistic rendering precludes visual character development through body and facial expressions. There is also an unfortunate emotional distance created by the loss of the egg outside the bird's body, instead of inside, as with humans. Finally, making Gabriel the key to his mother's happiness is a sweet idea, but it both places inappropriate responsibility on the child and disempowers Mommy Swallow; it may also alienate those caregivers reading aloud who have not experienced a successful pregnancy. In reality, although there are important external supports, for many adults experiencing pregnancy loss, resilience and strength must ultimately come from within.This well-intentioned story about pregnancy loss is far from perfect but fills a gap. (Picture book. 3-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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