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The Rare Bird

by Elisha Cooper Publisher: ROARING BROOK PR

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A house cat with wild ambitions

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Hardcover New English

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    Caldecott Honoree Elisha Cooper

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A house cat with wild ambitions

An imaginative house cat pictures life beyond the familiar, trying on the possibilities of being a “Rare Bird.” Forest flight, birdbaths, and encounters with animals from faraway lands belong to the cat’s imagined adventures, giving the story a playful way to explore creative freedom and the worlds a daydream can open up. The compact picture-book format keeps the focus on one clear idea: imagining what else you might be able to do.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For children ages 4–8 who enjoy stories about cats and animals.
  • For young listeners drawn to imaginative adventures and make-believe.
  • A choice for families seeking a picture book that explores creativity and possibility.

Themes

ImaginationCreative freedomCats and animalsPossibility

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Book overview

Caldecott Honoree Elisha Cooper returns with a unique and playful tale about an imaginative house cat who dreams of all the wild things it can be.

The imagination of one housecat takes him to unexpected adventures as he dreams of spreading his wings as a "Rare Bird".

A Rare Bird can do anything!
Fly fast through the forest,
or splash in the bird baths,
or meet animals from faraway lands.....

Readers will fall head over heels for this extraordinary tale of dreaming, the power of imagination, and the freedom of creativity.

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