PreS-K. The title, twice repeated, is the only text in this tale of a young child who cares for a fledgling wild parrot until it is able to rejoin its flock. Interspersing round-edged, postcard-size pictures with airy, full-page scenes, Burke depicts a preschooler and her puppy, both usually sporting open-mouthed grins, carrying a tiny, anxious-looking green and yellow bird into the house, then going about a day of play as the bird looks on. Finding the bird gone the next morning, the little girl rushes outside with a net--but seeing it singing and flitting about with its mates, she happily sits down to watch rather than to catch it. Illustrated in soft, transparent colors, this bland but happy debut will attract preschoolers, who will have no trouble following the story and even providing a bit of their own commentary.
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Review
"The wordless picture book (which, in spite of the repeating title, is a description that fits this book) can be very useful to young kids who want to "read" a book before they know their letters...This is a sweet little story and should make any child who receives it particularly pleased." --- A Fuse #8 Production
"Pre-readers and readers alike will enjoy this visual treat that tickles the funny bone while providing a tender reflection on friendship." --- Kirkus Reviews
