Barnaby

I enjoyed Barnaby by Andrea Curtis. The story was sweet and will resonate well with children as they might encounter change in their lives. I enjoyed the illustrations and how they were used throughout the story. They layout of the pages and text were beautifully done and really brought forth a whimsy that brought the story to life.

I received an electronic ARC from Owlkids Books through NetGalley.
Charming story of a pet bird who becomes jealous when his owner brings home another bird to be his friend. He flies out the open window and finds other birds to be with. They teach Barnaby how to survive on his own. However, he feels the call of home and returns willing to reach out and be a friend. Soft colored illustrations bring the birds and backgrounds to life for elementary readers. The message translates well as readers everywhere will relate to concerns with changing family dynamics.

A very sweet story about a bird who runs away from home and discovers the outside world. I loved reading about Barnaby’s journey! The artwork for this book was very pretty and the adventure was a fun read. I definitely think this would make a great read for kids!

*Thanks netgalley for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Barnaby by Andrea Curtis is a sweet and whimsical story that felt so real and heartfelt.

Barnaby the budgie gets jealous when his owner brings a new bird home, so he flies away one day and has to find a new way, or his way back.

I enjoy the parallel children might find in feeling jealous and not handling change well. They might find some empathy for Barnaby, and I'm sure would have some good ideas for what they would do in his situation.

I really loved the beautiful illustrations and text layout as well. Overall a lovely book that I'd recommend as an addition to a personal library!

I'd be lying if I said I'm not currently crying after finishing this. Touching story that (clearly) will resonate with all age groups, not just children. The artwork is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. The story is easy to follow and relatable. I would love to read this to my future kids and am definitely buying this once it's released!

This was such a cute story. The little jealous bird Barnaby learns how to accept another bird in his home. This would be a great tool for helping kids who are jealous of new siblings.

When I saw the cover of this book, I wanted to download it immediately.

This is a sweet story about a little bird who steps outside of his life into a wider world and learns a few things about inclusion and looking past the surface in the process.

Barnaby, the title character, is a beautful blue bird who lives in a home with a woman. When she brings home another bird, his life is disrupted and at one point he flies out of the open window. After losing the home, he has to learn how to get along with the 'dull birds'.

I loved the whimsical illustrations of this book, and it's a lovely one to have on hand for the preK set.

What a sweet story! It was well written with beautiful illustrations that will hold the child's attention. Thank you Owlkids Books via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this beautiful book. All opinions expressed are my own.

I loved this book, I am a fan of birds and the artwork in this book is just superb. I enjoyed the story that the bird became jealous when the lady brought another bird to into the house. How Branaby left and then learned the importance of companionship. The artwork and the story make for a perfect picture book.