The Only Blue Crow
Author
Tuula Pere
Illustrator
Catty Flores
Themes
In the world today, this message is important as depression and fear of being different are impacting children at younger ages than ever. This thought-provoking story will guide young readers in realizing that different is not wrong or bad. The message of going out and finding those that appreciate you and not staying where you are unwanted is a powerful one.
Illustrator Catty Flores does an amazing job showing the emotions of the blue crow in her artwork. Children will be engaged with the whimsical watercolor style. The illustrations add depth to the story as young readers will be able to see the emotions on the blue crow even if they do not understand the words being used to describe his loneliness.
The Only Blue Crow is an inspirational read for young children. Teachers and parents will find this picture book is a great resource for introducing the tough topics of loneliness and inclusion.
— Literary Titan
This book isn't intended to make you or your child depressed or sad, it actually seems to be made to help children to come to grips with their feelings and to realize that no matter how bad things seem, there's always hope and always light at the end of the tunnel. There's always someone out there who cares about them whether they realize it or not. There's always some special purpose for their life, and there's always a special place for them in the world. These are powerful, beautiful, meaningful lessons for kids to learn.
The book stars the titular Blue Crow, a friendly, lovable, well-meaning character who'll definitely steal your heart with his personality and his quest for friendship and companionship. The Blue Crow is the only one of his kind that he knows of.
As mentioned briefly, the art in this book is really special. It appears to be mostly watercolor. It is colorful enough to appeal to kids but not overwhelming to the senses.
— Outstanding Creator
The Blue Crow by Tuula Pere is an uplifting metaphorical picture book filled with mindful and perceptive insights. It teaches us that simply being who you are is enough and that you don’t need to do or prove something to be worthy of acceptance.
Tuula Pere’s lyrical prose describes the beauty of the natural world effectively. The dialogue, especially the blue crow’s introspective conversations, helps to express his emotions clearly to the young reader.
Illustrator Catty Flores offers some breathtaking drawings in The Only Blue Crow that truly carry the narrative.
— Carmen Tenorio, Readers’ Favorite
The central message of the book is that just because you are different, it does not mean you are alone in the world. The most powerful example of the book’s message is found in its opening establishment of the blue crow’s beauty, communicated by Flores’s illustration, and his contentedness with life before learning he was different at all.
This inclusion helps to teach children that the adversity they may face for being different has more to do with their bullies than it does with them, while the story’s arc encourages them to choose curiosity and expand their horizons to find connection in the world. The story is a compelling one.
Her contrast between melancholic landscapes and bursts of colorful life are a brilliant addition and, quite possibly, the book’s standout feature.
— Maincrest Media
In the world today, this message is important as depression and fear of being different are impacting children at younger ages than ever. This thought-provoking story will guide young readers in realizing that different is not wrong or bad. The message of going out and finding those that appreciate you and not staying where you are unwanted is a powerful one.
Illustrator Catty Flores does an amazing job showing the emotions of the blue crow in her artwork. Children will be engaged with the whimsical watercolor style. The illustrations add depth to the story as young readers will be able to see the emotions on the blue crow even if they do not understand the words being used to describe his loneliness.
The Only Blue Crow is an inspirational read for young children. Teachers and parents will find this picture book is a great resource for introducing the tough topics of loneliness and inclusion.
— Literary Titan
This book isn't intended to make you or your child depressed or sad, it actually seems to be made to help children to come to grips with their feelings and to realize that no matter how bad things seem, there's always hope and always light at the end of the tunnel. There's always someone out there who cares about them whether they realize it or not. There's always some special purpose for their life, and there's always a special place for them in the world. These are powerful, beautiful, meaningful lessons for kids to learn.
The book stars the titular Blue Crow, a friendly, lovable, well-meaning character who'll definitely steal your heart with his personality and his quest for friendship and companionship. The Blue Crow is the only one of his kind that he knows of.
As mentioned briefly, the art in this book is really special. It appears to be mostly watercolor. It is colorful enough to appeal to kids but not overwhelming to the senses.
— Outstanding Creator
The Blue Crow by Tuula Pere is an uplifting metaphorical picture book filled with mindful and perceptive insights. It teaches us that simply being who you are is enough and that you don’t need to do or prove something to be worthy of acceptance.
Tuula Pere’s lyrical prose describes the beauty of the natural world effectively. The dialogue, especially the blue crow’s introspective conversations, helps to express his emotions clearly to the young reader.
Illustrator Catty Flores offers some breathtaking drawings in The Only Blue Crow that truly carry the narrative.
— Carmen Tenorio, Readers’ Favorite
The central message of the book is that just because you are different, it does not mean you are alone in the world. The most powerful example of the book’s message is found in its opening establishment of the blue crow’s beauty, communicated by Flores’s illustration, and his contentedness with life before learning he was different at all.
This inclusion helps to teach children that the adversity they may face for being different has more to do with their bullies than it does with them, while the story’s arc encourages them to choose curiosity and expand their horizons to find connection in the world. The story is a compelling one.
Her contrast between melancholic landscapes and bursts of colorful life are a brilliant addition and, quite possibly, the book’s standout feature.
— Maincrest Media
In the world today, this message is important as depression and fear of being different are impacting children at younger ages than ever. This thought-provoking story will guide young readers in realizing that different is not wrong or bad. The message of going out and finding those that appreciate you and not staying where you are unwanted is a powerful one.
— Literary Titan
Illustrator Catty Flores does an amazing job showing the emotions of the blue crow in her artwork. Children will be engaged with the whimsical watercolor style. The illustrations add depth to the story as young readers will be able to see the emotions on the blue crow even if they do not understand the words being used to describe his loneliness.
— Literary Titan
The Only Blue Crow is an inspirational read for young children. Teachers and parents will find this picture book is a great resource for introducing the tough topics of loneliness and inclusion.
— Literary Titan
This book isn't intended to make you or your child depressed or sad, it actually seems to be made to help children to come to grips with their feelings and to realize that no matter how bad things seem, there's always hope and always light at the end of the tunnel. There's always someone out there who cares about them whether they realize it or not. There's always some special purpose for their life, and there's always a special place for them in the world. These are powerful, beautiful, meaningful lessons for kids to learn.
— Outstanding Creator
The book stars the titular Blue Crow, a friendly, lovable, well-meaning character who'll definitely steal your heart with his personality and his quest for friendship and companionship. The Blue Crow is the only one of his kind that he knows of.
— Outstanding Creator
As mentioned briefly, the art in this book is really special. It appears to be mostly watercolor. It is colorful enough to appeal to kids but not overwhelming to the senses.
— Outstanding Creator
The Blue Crow by Tuula Pere is an uplifting metaphorical picture book filled with mindful and perceptive insights. It teaches us that simply being who you are is enough and that you don’t need to do or prove something to be worthy of acceptance.
— Carmen Tenorio, Readers’ Favorite
Tuula Pere’s lyrical prose describes the beauty of the natural world effectively. The dialogue, especially the blue crow’s introspective conversations, helps to express his emotions clearly to the young reader.
— Kayleigh Perumal, Readers’ Favorite
Illustrator Catty Flores offers some breathtaking drawings in The Only Blue Crow that truly carry the narrative.
— C.R. Hurst, Readers’ Favorite
The central message of the book is that just because you are different, it does not mean you are alone in the world. The most powerful example of the book’s message is found in its opening establishment of the blue crow’s beauty, communicated by Flores’s illustration, and his contentedness with life before learning he was different at all.
— Maincrest Media
This inclusion helps to teach children that the adversity they may face for being different has more to do with their bullies than it does with them, while the story’s arc encourages them to choose curiosity and expand their horizons to find connection in the world. The story is a compelling one.
— Maincrest Media
Her contrast between melancholic landscapes and bursts of colorful life are a brilliant addition and, quite possibly, the book’s standout feature.
— Maincrest Media
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