Bird

by Beatriz Martín Vidal, Jacob Grimm

Anything is possible when you believe. The moment is coming. Be ready. To start a new path, to grow up, to change, to rise to the occasion.
"Bird" is a stunning wordless picture book by Beatriz Martin Vidal, which brings us up to the moment of a child s flight, as she launches into life and imagination takes off."

Genres: Picture Books, Fantasy, Childrens

36 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2015

Reviews

[Skye Kilaen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most beautiful, strangest, most intriguing children’s books I’ve ever read. It begins with a bird flying through a dark sky, while a young person in white is getting ready… for what exactly? Nothing about the narrative is handed to you, but you’re pulled along as the bird makes progress and the young person is clearly waiting for something. I don’t know whether to classify this as fantasy or science fiction. Or maybe it’s unclassifiable.

The back cover says “Let Your Imagination Fly.” If engaging the imagination was Vidal’s goal, she’s succeeded. The art is delicate, sophisticated, and clearly done with great care. (Some of it is watercolor, and some colored pencil, I think?) Absolutely worth reading with a child, or on your own.

[Heydi Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shockingly amazing. I picked this up because of the cover. Definitely a one on one read with lots of conversation.

There's no part of this book that is handed to the reader, you have to work it out yourself. It's refreshing and lovely.

[Carrie Gelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Wow. Wow.

[Minerva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Beautiful illustration and story.

[charlene.librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful, ethereal illustration communicating so much imagination in this wordless book.

[Cass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Non-traditional. Beautiful. Art. Imagination. Only pictures. Personal relationships.

[Anastasia MacKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has the two qualities any good book should: strange and beautiful.

[Sherry Scheline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful! Let your imagination fly.

[Karrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful watercolour illustrations anchor this story of imagination. I found the time stamps an odd inclusion.

[Viviana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful 5 stars worth art
At one point this was "closed stacks"-shelved.. understandable

[Arantzazú · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful!

You'll want to take your time flipping through this wordless treasure packed with subtle meaning- again and again...

Let's help each other fly...

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wordless picture book is GORGEOUS! Take your time looking at the pictures and watching the story unfold.

[Carrie Charley Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stunning, masterful artwork! The storyline leaves a lot for the imagination. Using this book as a writing prompt for elementary through high school kids, I'd love to see what they come up with!

[Sandy Brehl · Rating 5 out of 5]

A breathtaking, sweeping story that unfolds and transforms as magically as the characters transform.

[Anna]

"You've got to look at this picture book! It is 100% amazing! And guess what? I can't even imagine how this could happen!" -my kindergartner

[Beth]

Maybe I'm just dense, but I didn't get this book at all.

[Alyssa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple, wordless tale - other then the time stamps. But Beatriz Vidal's art is always beautiful and stunning.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book that invites the reader to make their own connections. Recommended for home reading and discussion on a rainy afternoon.

[Mikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully Illustrated.

[Sara Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

A stunningly beautiful wordless book illustrating the transformation from human to winged bird.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stunningly beautiful wordless picture book.

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! There are no words, but the art is sufficient to tell the story. Beautiful art, the story of flight, of fantasy...Mesmerizing.

[Doris Vaarwerk · Rating 4 out of 5]

A picture book with no words. Intriguing and calls out to be "re-read" over and over again. The more you do, the more you'll see.

[Whittney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful beautiful book!!! Talk about letting your imagination go

[Michael Earp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply Stunning.

[Corey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely gorgeous.