*Hardcover, 32 pages.
*Ages 3-8

Vernon, a very friendly, yellow toad comes across Bird on his stroll rummaging around the neighborhood. Bird, a blue bird with big button eyes, never said a peep but Vernon never gave up on him. Vernon introduced Bird to his friends, showed him the river, and even brought him cloud watching, but Bird did not say a word. Worried that Bird was unhappy from being away from his own home, Vernon planned a journey dedicated to search for Bird's home and family. Join Vernon and Bird on their adventure to locate Birds home. An adventure with a twist!

"Bird is shy," says Vernon, "but also a very good listener."

This is an adorable tale about the friendship of a warm, friendly toad and a shy bird. The characters give off such a compassionate vibe that it is hard not to love them. Though Bird never says a word, Vernon continues to strive for Bird's happiness, always seeing the best in him, making this story such a pleasant read for children to relate to.

The illustrations are made of mesmerizing pastel and charcoal abstract drawings. Each page is perfected with unique patterns creating the background scene for the pristine detailed animals. A slight touch of water color is added to the pages highlighting the creativity of author and illustrator Philip C. Stead.

*2011 Caldecott winner
* I recommend this