One day Jonas the lighthouse keeper and his friend Blue the whale rescue a tired, bedraggled bird from the sea...a bird who has made a perilous journey from a far-off country, fleeing war and great danger.
This beautiful story of care, refuge and freedom is told and illustrated with compassion and empathy.
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"‘Free as a Bird’ is a gorgeous story, celebrating the importance of compassion, love and a place to call home. Thought-provoking and moving... The illustrations are just delightful, full of charm and character.
A very powerful story, perfect for developing empathy, ‘Free as a Bird’ is a must have!"
" - Through The Bookshelf
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"Barroux’s hugely powerful, compassionate tale is told with great empathy, making effective use of the bird metaphor to convey the on-going plight of refugees fleeing war and other harm from many parts of the world."
" - Books for Keeps
