The Woman Who Turned Children Into Birds

by David Almond

Book Overview

Master storyteller David Almond's whimsical story about freedom, imagination, and daring all but soars off the page, paired with exquisite paintings by Laura Carlin.

"Go on. Be happy. Off you fly!"


A charming tale from a beloved storyteller and award-winning illustrator urges readers of all ages to take chances and find joy. Nanty Solo is new in town and claims she can turn children into birds. Terrified parents...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1536219967
• ISBN13: 9781536219968
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Candlewick Studio
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 11.3" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1