Sylvia and Bird
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| Author | Catherine Rayner |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Children's literature, Picture book |
| Published | 2009 (Little Tiger Press) |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 24 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9781845068561 |
| OCLC | 271774172 |
Sylvia and Bird is a 2009 picture book by Catherine Rayner. It is about the friendship between a dragon, called Sylvia, and a little yellow bird.
Reception
Booktrust described Sylvia and Bird as "a story that gently explores themes of expectation, loneliness, friendship and valuing others".[1] and The Daily Telegraph called it a "strange and simple story".[2]
Kirkus Reviews, in its review, wrote "Though pleasant enough, no new ground is broken on the subject, and the plot turns are far from organic." and concluded "In all, though, it may impress the adult eye more than a child's."[3]
Sylvia and Bird has also been reviewed by Booklist,[4] Literary Review,[5] the Irish Examiner,[6] and The Scotsman.[7]
See also
- Solomon Crocodile, another picture book by Rayner
References
- ^ "Sylvia and Bird". booktrust.org.uk. Booktrust. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ Helen Brown (29 March 2010). "Children's Books: For Younger Readers". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Sylvia and Bird". Kirkus Media LLC. 15 April 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Sylvia and Bird". kcls.bibliocommons.com. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
Although there is plot and action, the focus in both the text and illustrations is clearly on the dynamics of the friendship little else is depicted except for Sylvia and Bird interacting. Beautiful in its simplicity, this would serve well for a discussion starter about friendships.
- ^ Philip Womack (June 2010). "June 2010 Children's Books Round-up". Literary Review. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
Rayner conveys a quiet passion in her pure, numinous drawings and simple phrasing that is immensely effective.
- ^ Mary Arrigan (6 March 2010). "Children's Books". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
Beautiful story and illustrations for age four and up.
- ^ Keith Gray (2 April 2009). "Children's Book Reviews: Sometimes It's Hard to be a Dragon..." The Scotsman. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
Rayner uses a predominantly blue and green palette to illustrate her story and its simplicity is wonderful, enhancing the ext.
