THE MAGIC BIRD

by Max Bolliger ‧ RELEASE DATE: Dec. 1, 1987

Both the last giant and the last dwarf on earth wish to be men; but instead of being friends, they torment one another in such childish ways as pinching and calling names. Then they get involved in a cooperative venture: nurturing a little gray bird that eventually revives and sprouts rainbow-colored wings; meanwhile, giant and dwarf have gradually become men. Heavy-handed in its basic message, this fable is curiously murky in the meaning of its details: What do the giant and the dwarf represent? Why are men better? The broad, free-flowing illustrations by a Polish artist known for poster design and film animation are bold and eye-catching, but verge on the garish.

Pub Date: Dec. 1, 1987

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Century Hutchinson--dist. by David & Charles

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 1987

Categories: CHILDREN'S