Pine and the Winter Sparrow by Alexis York Lumbard Review

Can an act of kindness change you? According to an ancient legend attributed to the Cherokee Indians, pine trees stay green throughout the winter because of the generosity they showed towards an injured little sparrow. Award-winning author, Alexis York Lumbard, and award-winning illustrator, Beatriz Vidal, bring to life this charming fable where trees and birds speak to each other, and which reminds us that no act of charity goes unrewarded.

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About the Author

Alexis York Lumbard is the author of the award-winning books The Conference of the Birds (illustrated by Demi) and Angels (illustrated by Flavia Weedn). Her most recent title,

Everyone Prays (illustrated by Alireza Sadeghian), has been lauded by the critics since its release. A busy mother of three, she was motivated to write by her children. With a B.A. in Religious Studies from George Washington University, it is her sincere hope to bring the wisdom and beauty of the world's religions to the eager minds of all young children. One of Alexis' favorite writers, the famous children's book author Tomie dePaola, wrote to her about The Conference of the Birds , saying "Congratulations on a lovely book. You have made a wonderful contribution to the world of children's literature. . . . Please, keep up the good work!" Alexis lives with her husband and three daughters in Natick, MA.

About the Illustrator

 Beatriz Vidal is an award-winning Argentinean painter, illustrator, and teacher. Her work has appeared in well-known magazines such as The New York Times, Woman's Day, and The New Yorker. Vidal won the prestigious Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award for her title A Library for Juana (written by Pat Mora), while her books Rainbow Crow (written by Nancy Van Laan) and Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain (written by Verna Aardema) were Reading Rainbow selections. Her artwork has featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including The International Exhibition of Illustration for Children in Sarmede, Italy, and The Society of Illustrators in New York. Beatriz divides her time between Buenos Aires and New York City.

My Review:

This is a great story that explains why pine trees are the only trees to stay green during the winter. I also thought that is why we use pine trees for Christmas trees. I also think that this story has a great moral of helping others, especially those that are less fortunate then you are, The pictures were really pretty and I enjoyed the changing seasons. This is a great book for kids! I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy to review via Wisdom Tales, however all opinions are my own.