internationalkris's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful and interesting picture book about a canary who attempts to befriend a lemon.
turrean's review against another edition
4.0
Trevor’s willingness to be kind even to this strange, silent, unmoving other “bird” yields fruit. And seeds.
The story grew on me a bit. I’ll admit I found it rather silly on the first go—“Trevor, that’s not a...oh, never mind.” But the world is full of sunny souls like Trevor, who more often than not are never rewarded for their kindness; it was satisfying to see his little world become a friendlier place.
The story grew on me a bit. I’ll admit I found it rather silly on the first go—“Trevor, that’s not a...oh, never mind.” But the world is full of sunny souls like Trevor, who more often than not are never rewarded for their kindness; it was satisfying to see his little world become a friendlier place.
agudenburr's review against another edition
5.0
I may have teared up a bit reading this one. Trevor is a bird who finds what he thinks is another bird but in reality, it is a lemon. A BEAUTIFUL lesson on friendship and loneliness but bring the tissues.
mitchelfacereads's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Sweet story about a bird befriending a lemon because it looks like a canary too.
Sweet story about a bird befriending a lemon because it looks like a canary too.
kristinajean's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely delightful and beautiful. The acrylic on wood offers a gorgeous texture that reflects the beauty of the narrative.
birdmanseven's review against another edition
2.0
I love the look of this book, but the story has a melancholy that doesn't resolve in a satisfying way.
mrs_mazzola_reads's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars - rounded up
Very unusual story about a canary who befriends a lemon that made me feel both sad and lonely as well as hopeful. It is one of those stories where the audience sees something that the character in the story does not. A little confused about the overall message, but it feels like the author is saying that our emotional needs can be met in many different ways and that is okay.
Very unusual story about a canary who befriends a lemon that made me feel both sad and lonely as well as hopeful. It is one of those stories where the audience sees something that the character in the story does not. A little confused about the overall message, but it feels like the author is saying that our emotional needs can be met in many different ways and that is okay.
tashrow's review
4.0
Trevor is a very lonely canary who knows that he can escape his cage at any time, but stays put for the seeds. He has one favorite kind, sunflower seeds, that he saves for when he is feeling loneliest. When Trevor sees a lemon outside of his window, he tries to get it to sing with him. He even gives it his last striped sunflower seed, but it won’t eat. The lemon doesn’t reply to Trevor at all and doesn’t give him any gifts in return. Still, Trevor builds a nest in the tree for himself and the lemon. Meanwhile, the seed has fallen to the ground below. Eventually, a storm comes and Trevor must try to save the lemon. When he reaches the ground, he discovers the sunflower has sprouted and grown, scattering seeds across the ground. When a group of hungry birds arrives, Trevor quickly realizes what real friendship feels like.
Averbeck keeps the text of this picture book very simple, making it just right for younger listeners and good to share aloud. The emotions that Trevor feels in the book take center stage, from frustration at the lemon to eventual forgiveness to acceptance about their differences. Trevor is a great mix of brave, inquisitive and friendly as he makes his way into the larger world.
Hevron’s illustrations are painted onto wood. She cleverly allows the wood to show through to create tree branches and leaf spines. Against the pale blue background, the leaves, lemon and Trevor himself pop. One can see the wood grain throughout the book, both covered in color and plain. It makes for a very organic and natural feel.
A lovely quiet picture book about new friends and what to do when life gives you lemons. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Averbeck keeps the text of this picture book very simple, making it just right for younger listeners and good to share aloud. The emotions that Trevor feels in the book take center stage, from frustration at the lemon to eventual forgiveness to acceptance about their differences. Trevor is a great mix of brave, inquisitive and friendly as he makes his way into the larger world.
Hevron’s illustrations are painted onto wood. She cleverly allows the wood to show through to create tree branches and leaf spines. Against the pale blue background, the leaves, lemon and Trevor himself pop. One can see the wood grain throughout the book, both covered in color and plain. It makes for a very organic and natural feel.
A lovely quiet picture book about new friends and what to do when life gives you lemons. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
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