Coming Home by Michael Morpurgo, Kerry Hyndman
Published by Candlewick Press (MA) on October 23rd 2018
ISBN: 1536200425
Pages: 32
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“Bring me home, my beating wings, Bring me home, my beating heart.”

The picture book Coming Home by Michael Morpurgo is deceptively emotional and intense. The robin is lost and faces many perilous situations in his flight home. The lovely prose is balanced well on the pages, surrounded by gorgeous illustrations from artist Kerry Hyndman.  In my opinion, Coming Home would be best suited for students second-grade and older. Educators should expect discussions about predator versus prey, the effects of weather on migrating birds, and how humans can care for injured wildlife.

I recommend this book for Cream of the Crop.

Reviewed by Liz Davis, Children’s Librarian, Waterville Public Library