The Bird of Time

by Jane Yolen, Mercer Mayer (Illustrator)

Because he understood the language of the birds, the son of Honest Hans found a way to save the king's daughter from the wicked giant.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Jane Yolen is a novelist, poet, fantasist, journalist, songwriter, storyteller, folklorist, and children’s book author who has written more than three hundred books. Her accolades include the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Awards, the Kerlan Award, two Christopher Awards, and six honorary doctorate degrees from colleges and universities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Born and raised in New York City, the mother of three and the grandmother of six, Yolen lives in Massachusetts and St. Andrews, Scotland.

Reviews

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pieter is a dreamer. He doesnt really fit in with the others in his community so he sets out on his own. He finds a bird caught in a trap and frees it, but it is too late and it is dying. It tells him where its egg is and the magic in the bird that will be hatched. A princess is captured by a giant and Pieter goes to save her since no one else will. The Bird of Time helps him and he is successful. A charming tale with great illustrations by Mercer Mayer