Kozo the Sparrow by Allen Say Claire Garland "-- "The Reckless Gardener"

"-- "The Reckless Gardener"

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and rhyming text done in the familiar cadence of "The House That Jack Built

Travel through five of earth's largest biomes

while fantastical shrub-creatures that lurk in the background contribute to the fantasy feel

Kozo the Sparrow by Allen Say Claire Garland "-- "The Reckless Gardener"**A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023** Caldecott Medalist Allen Say's tale of a young boy who saves a baby bird from the local bullies is filled with compassion and empathy. Based on a true story and gorgeously illustrated, this story from an iconic picture book creator is not to be missed. A young boy sees a baby bird quivering in the hands of a neighborhood bully. Suddenly, he wants the orphan sparrow more than anything. He trades all his