Bird's Eye View

Bird's Eye View is the story of a little bird who literally 'flies the nest' and goes out into the world to find out more about humans. She observes many people from her vantage point high above them and sees kindness, happiness, anger, sadness, tiredness and many other human conditions. However, when she finds herself in trouble she is rescued and nursed back to health by a kindly family. After recovery she flies back to her mum's nest and tells her about everyone she's seen but states she will remember the kind humans most of all.

This is a nice book that allows children to zoom out and look at different people's circumstances around the world and how this makes them feel. It also sends a good message about caring for wildlife, which is something every child can easily do. The author has won awards for her illustrations and the collage-type pictures are bright, bold and engaging. The text is clear and simple and could be read independently by Year One and Two children. A lovely book for prompting discussion about compassion.

40 pages / Reviewed by Wendy Kelly

Suggested Reading Age 5+