Netgalley ARC- Oh this was so touching! I think the full circle moment and tenderness of the reversing roles as the characters age makes the ending hit extra hard. Highly recommend.

A sweet, full-circle story of a boy and his grandfather, The One About the Blackbird was a journey through time and musical connection.

I loved the concept behind this book. As a musician and teacher of it, I am always appreciative of the power of music. I enjoyed how so much of the book was beautiful and engaging, the illustrations serving the text wonderfully without overpowering the message.

A few things fell a little flat for me though, (musical pun unintended). The introduction of Jack and his grandfather didn't quite ring true, and the ending didn't pack quite the punch I was expecting. Still, it was a lovely read, and a moving theme.

Thank you to Tundra Book Group and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

4 stars