With this extraordinary collection of stories--each featuring a bird
as a central character--Jane Ray has crafted a special gift for children
who love to read and be read to.
Ray, an internationally renowned picture-book artist, retells and
stunningly illustrates a rich variety of tales from around the world.
Some, like Oscar Wilde's "The Happy Prince," are beloved; others, like
the charming African myth "Mulungu Paints the Birds," will become new
favorites. The writers include the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian
Andersen, and Edward Lear. Jane's writing style simply glides along,
revealing tales of wonder, magic, and mystery.