Going against his nature to save a baby crow that has fallen from midair, a lonely scarecrow forges an unlikely friendship that is tested by the changing of the seasons. By the best-selling author of <I>Stick and Stone</I>. 75,000 first printing. Jr Lib Guild. Illustrations. - (Baker & Taylor)
Guarding the fields through the seasons, a lonely scarecrow makes an unexpected friend. - (Baker & Taylor)
After a lonely scarecrow saves a small, scared crow that falls from midair, the pair forge an unlikely friendship that is tested by the changing of the seasons. - (Baker & Taylor)
<p><em><strong>A Junior Library Guild Selection | An </strong><strong>Indie Next List Pick | An Amazon Best 3-5 Books of 2019 Selection</strong></em></p><p><strong>'An emotionally impactful exploration of love and loneliness, this is an essential addition to any picture book collection.' <em>'</em><em>School Library Journal </em>(starred review)</strong></p><p>Bestselling author Beth Ferry (<em>Stick and Stone</em>) and the widely acclaimed Fan Brothers (<em>The Night Gardener</em>) present a gorgeous and poignant picture book about two unexpected friends and the special connection they share.</p><p>This tender and affectionate story reminds us of the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others'a tale that will inspire and delight children for generations to come.</p><p>All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing.' </p><p>He saves the tiny baby crow.</p><p>Soon a loving bond grows between the two unlikely friends. But is it strong enough to weather the changing of the seasons?</p><p><strong>'A welcome addition to autumnal storytelling.''<em>Kirkus</em></strong></p><p><strong>'A novel twist on the theme of love between adversaries.' '<em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong></p><p><strong>'A beautifully crafted picture book.' </strong>'<em><strong>Booklist</strong> </em></p> - (HARPERCOLL)
<p><em><strong>A Junior Library Guild Selection | An </strong><strong>Indie Next List Pick | An Amazon Best 3-5 Books of 2019 Selection</strong></em></p><p><strong>“An emotionally impactful exploration of love and loneliness, this is an essential addition to any picture book collection.” <em>—</em><em>School Library Journal </em>(starred review)</strong></p><p>Bestselling author Beth Ferry (<em>Stick and Stone</em>) and the widely acclaimed Fan Brothers (<em>The Night Gardener</em>) present a gorgeous and poignant picture book about two unexpected friends and the special connection they share.</p><p>This tender and affectionate story reminds us of the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others—a tale that will inspire and delight children for generations to come.</p><p>All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing.… </p><p>He saves the tiny baby crow.</p><p>Soon a loving bond grows between the two unlikely friends. But is it strong enough to weather the changing of the seasons?</p><p><strong>“A welcome addition to autumnal storytelling.”—<em>Kirkus</em></strong></p><p><strong>“A novel twist on the theme of love between adversaries.” —<em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong></p><p><strong>“A beautifully crafted picture book.” </strong>—<em><strong>Booklist</strong> </em></p> - (HARPERCOLL)