Kozo the Sparrow by Allen Say
Published by HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks ISBN: 0063248468
Genres: Animals, Biography/Autobiography
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Seventy-six years ago, Allen Say rescued a tiny sparrow he named Kozo and he recounts the story in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children will respond to both the threat posed by a group of bullies and the care and love that goes into raising Kozo. The ending is lovely and just ambiguous enough to encourage further discussion. An excellent book about kindness and the bonds it can create; make sure to read the touching author’s note.

Reviewed by Sarah Maciejewski, Patten Free Library, Bath