Only: The Bird Who Liked Being Alone is a charming and heartwarming picture book. The book celebrates individuality, acceptance, and kindness, and encourages readers to respect their own and others’ boundaries and preferences.
~ Momma Braga
Synopsis
Only likes quiet time, and they definitely like being alone. All the other birds are too loud and too rough! Only decides to create a peaceful space that’s just for them, but when a friend shows up wanting to try some quiet time too, the two birds must figure out a way to be sure no one feels left out.
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Only: The Bird Who Liked Being Alone is a charming and heartwarming picture book by Airlie Anderson, the author and illustrator of Neither.
The book tells the story of Only, a bird who prefers solitude and silence over the noisy and crowded company of other birds. Only creates a cozy nest for himself, where he can enjoy quiet time. But when a friendly bird named Squawky shows up, wanting to share some quiet time with Only. They learn how to balance their need for alone time with their desire for friendship.
Anderson’s illustrations are colorful and expressive, capturing the emotions and personalities of the characters. The book also features a diverse cast of birds, representing different shapes, sizes, and colors. The book’s message is simple but powerful: it’s okay to be different, and it’s okay to sometimes be alone, as long as you don’t feel lonely. The book celebrates individuality, acceptance, and kindness, and encourages readers to respect their own and others’ boundaries and preferences.
Only: The Bird Who Liked Being Alone is a delightful and meaningful book that will appeal to children and adults alike. It is also a great resource for parents and teachers who want to discuss topics such as introversion, extroversion, social anxiety, and friendship with their children or students. The book is suitable for ages 4 and up, and is available in hardcover and ebook formats.
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About the Author
Airlie Anderson is the author and illustrator of Neither, Cat’s Colors, Momo and Snap Are Not Friends!, and several other children’s books. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and creates her illustrations using gouache on paper. She has also won the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, the Independent Publisher Book Award, and the Practical Preschool Award. Airlie lives in New Jersey and invites you to visit her online at airlieanderson.com.
Until next time…Happy Parenting!
~ Momma Braga
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