Graham, Bob. How to Heal a Broken Wing. Candlewick, 2017. $7.99. ISBN 9780763698416. Unpaged. Ages 4-7. P7 Q8
Sometimes we are so busy with our lives that we forget to look around and notice things. Will, a young child, is coming out of the subway when he notices a bird laying on the ground with a broken wing. Will takes the bird home and with the help of his family, cares for the bird until it is able to be released back into the world. The book starts out with muted tones, except for Will, who is in vibrant color. Bright colors surround Will as he picks up the bird. Some pages have two words, “with rest” and the pages show in boxes what the family is doing to care for the bird. On the next page it says, “with time” and at the top of the page, there are different stages of the moon, showing the passage of time. Very well illustrated to show all the families does to help the bird.
Verdict: I highly recommend this book about compassion for any library with young children. It is a simple book to read to young children about how they can care for others. It can also stimulate conversation on why did Will stop and help the bird when others didn’t? What are some things we can do to help others?
December 2017 review by Tami Harris
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