Redbird at Rockefeller Center

by Peter Maloney, Felicia Zekauskas

Kate is heartbroken when her favorite tree is cut down and shipped off to Rockefeller Center for use at Christmas, along with the bird who has been living in the tree

Genres: Picture Books, Holiday, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Amy]

Redbird at Rockefeller Center is a very sweet story about a brokenhearted girl named Katie, the giant thousand-foot spruce tree that she loved, and the redbird that lived on top of it. Katie's mother thought the tree crowded their yard and had it taken away to Rockefeller Center where it was decorated with stuffed redbirds. The redbird was far from home and wanted to return, but no one heard his plea until Christmas Eve when something magical happened, and, well, Katie and the redbird ended up having a joyous red Christmas!

[Amy]

Fantastic! One of those "meant to be" stories! A great story for anyone who loves cardinals!

[Stephanie]

4 stars for the story, but 2 for the illustrations.

The depiction of the red bird is especially un-endearing. Reminiscent of a fast food chain logo.