This story is written and illustrated by Gennady Spirin, who was a successful artist back in Russia where he was born and lived for many years, and here, in the USA where he has received many professional awards and honors.
Some time ago when Spirin and his family were still living in Moscow, his then five-year-old son, Ilya, found a crow with a broken wing and brought it home. The veterinarian told the boy that the crow would never fly again. "Put it to sleep!" he urged the parents. But the wild crow - Martha, as they called her - was full of surprises. She most certainly made their home her home, and one day she did fly! When she eventually flew away, everyone was wondering whether she will ever return?
In English language. With delicate, heart-warming watercolor illustrations which have an old world quality about them!
Publisher: Philomel Books (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.
Recommended for reading aloud to children age 3 to 7, as well as for independent young readers.
