afro8921's review
4.0
A little girl has drawn different houses for here bird friends. But the birds decide they might want to swap houses. The little girl learns a lot about listening and asking questions before designing in this clever picture book. The humor in the book is so wonderful and it's a perfect read for parents and siblings.
aeskare23's review
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
I like this one for central message - don't make assumptions, ask what others want or need.
heisereads's review
4.0
I really liked this one! Not at all what I was expecting. The meta style of the birds in the drawings taking over was entertaining and adds humor. And the central message to not make assumptions about who and what people (or birds) are all about and put them in boxes where they don't feel comfortable or don't fit them, and if you want to know what someone likes, just ask them & "you really can't tell a bird by its feathers" can be interpreted on on multiple levels.
abigailbat's review
When a young artist's bird drawings revolt, she learns that you can't tell much about a bird by its feathers. It's best to ask others how they want to be treated than to assume you know what they need.
emeelee's review
3.0
Good concept, great lesson, and the illustrations are adorable! The story structure was a little chaotic, though.
afro75's review
4.0
A little girl has drawn different houses for here bird friends. But the birds decide they might want to swap houses. The little girl learns a lot about listening and asking questions before designing in this clever picture book. The humor in the book is so wonderful and it's a perfect read for parents and siblings.
ce_read's review
5.0
"We like what we like, darling. That's not difficult. It's simple."
A very cute and powerful metaphor for not assuming peoples preferences based on their appearance.
Big Bird likes the small house because large spaces make them uncomfortable, whereas small bird likes the big house because they have lots of cousins and host lots of parties. You never know what someone's life looks like and what their needs might be unless. you. ask.
A very cute and powerful metaphor for not assuming peoples preferences based on their appearance.
Big Bird likes the small house because large spaces make them uncomfortable, whereas small bird likes the big house because they have lots of cousins and host lots of parties. You never know what someone's life looks like and what their needs might be unless. you. ask.
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