Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. You are in for a treat today! Our book is beautiful, inside and out. And so is our debut picture book author, Sita Singh, who is generously offering a copy of BIRDS OF A FEATHER as a giveaway.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Written by Sita Singh
Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman
Published by Philomel Books (March 2, 2021)
Ages: 4-8
Themes: Diversity, courage, self-worth
Synopsis: From Amazon:
Differences are gorgeously illustrated in a heartwarming picture book about a colorless peacock who learns to love himself in a jungle full of color.
Mo has always felt a little different. While all the other peacocks grew bright, bold, beautiful feathers in rich greens and vibrant blues, Mo’s feathers grew in a snowy white. And even though Mo’s friends try to include him in their playtime, Mo doesn’t like to be reminded that he’s different from his friends. But when a storm threatens to ruin the group’s annual celebration, Mo must learn to stand tall, strut his stuff, and shake his brilliantly glowing tail feathers–in a way only he can–to help his friends and set things right.
From debut author Sita Singh, and brought to life by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, comes a story about finding strength in the things that make us different, and beauty in all its forms.
Why I love this book:
- Vibrant illustrations put us right in the setting.
- Text is filled with heart and humor.
- I love stories that empower kids to be true to themselves.
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WOW…look at all of these amazing peacock crafts! For detailed instructions, please visit this awesome mom site: https://artsycraftsymom.com/20-stunning-peacock-crafts-for-kids/
Please don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway of a copy of BIRDS OF A FEATHER. The book launches March 2…but you can already leave a review on Goodreads. And you can ask your library to purchase copies for their collection. And of course, you can pre-order from Amazon or your local indie. Also, I know that Sita and Stephanie would appreciate as many shout-outs as possible on social media – and I’ll give you extra tickets in the giveaway hat each time you share and tag me and Sita.
By the way, if you haven’t started working on your #50PreciousWords story (you ARE going to write one, aren’t you?), you can visit the heads-up-sharpen-your-pencils post to find out all the guidelines and all the awesome prizes.
I love bird books. This looks so fabulous. Congrats Sita I can hardly wait to read it.
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Thanks you so much, Deb! I hope you enjoy the book.
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Poor Mo! This book looks amazing, I cant wait to read it!
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Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the book.
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Congrats on your debut, Sita! Kids are really going to love your story; and fantastic link to peacock crafts, too (totally going to use w/ my pre-k class!!) All the best!
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Thank you so much! I’m glad to know you’ll use it for your pre-k class. I would love to hear back on how the kids liked the story. Please keep me posted.
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An albino peacock! What a great idea! Bet it glows in the dark. Will definitely recommend it to libraries.
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support.
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Beautiful! On the Nana bus drives to school, I pass a farm that has a large number of peacocks. They are gorgeous! And usually halt traffic as they slowly parade across the road. Congrats on your book, Sita!
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Thank you so much, Angie! That must be such a beautiful sight.
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This book looks so fun and beautiful! Would love to win a copy for my twins!
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Thank you so much, Zachary! If you do win a copy, I would love to know if your twins enjoyed the book. Do tag me and keep me posted.
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I love the message of this beautiful book and the crafts are excellent! I shared on tumblr and twitter: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/642933368804212736/via-perfect-picture-book-friday-birds-of-a
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Who doesn’t love peacocks? Congratulations Sita and Stephanie!
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Thank you so much, Donna! Stephanie and I really appreciate your wishes.
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What a beautiful story from Sita and Stephanie. Congrats!
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I can’t wait to read BIRDS OF A FEATHER. Congratulations!
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My daughter loves peacocks! I can’t wait to check out some of those crafts!
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What a perfect story for our time! Can’t wait to share it with my favorite little readers!
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Beautiful cover for what sounds like a beautiful story!
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This book looks gorgeous!
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I love peacocks. Like this story is about a peacock in India — and it’s full of heart. Beautiful share today, with Valentine’s Day two days away.
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Bird lover here!! Congrats on your debut, Sita–it looks lovely :)!
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Congratulations on your debut. Your book has a lovely theme story, “finding strength in the things that make us different.” The vibrant colors and storyline will engage many young readers and adults as well. I’m looking forward to reading your story.
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Just placed on hold at library ❤️
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I love the traditional peacock colors, but a white peacock would really stand out! As you say, beauty comes in many forms.
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What an interesting twist on the typical peacock story! Can’t wait to read it!
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I have to know how Mo saves the day! Beautiful cover! Congratulations Sita!
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This looks like an interesting book. (Sometime in the future I plan that one of my paintings will be of a peacock.) Congratulations on your first book, Sita!
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Peacocks are fun! We moved into a house where the lady before us had peacocks and decorated accordingly. We had peacock blue refrigerator, bathtub, and washing machine. Pretty amazing! Can’t wait to see this book!
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Being different can be devastating for a child. Mo sounds like he discovers how to make different better!!! Congratulations
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Oh this book looks beautiful! Can’t wait to read it. I love peacocks, they are just such amazing birds.
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Looking forward to reading this story. Congrats!
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I love that this book has a message about loving yourself for who you are.
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SITA: I FELL IN LOVE with your book when I first saw it on Storystorm. SO EXCITED to FINALLY read it!!! CONGRATS!!!
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I can’t wait to read this book! Beautiful cover and it sounds like a beautiful story as well.
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love the cover!
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Peacocks are my absolute favorite birds. This is one of those “must buy for my own library” type of picture books. What a brilliant idea from Sita Singh and gorgeous illustrations from Stephanie Fizer Coleman.
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This look like an awesome book! Would love a copy! Love peacocks, love the colours and I know I’m going to LOVE the story 😍
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This looks like an awesome book with great illustrations, Sita! Congrats on getting it published. I also think the themes are SO needed in books now for children.
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This book is beautiful, and those peacock crafts are adorable! I think I’m going to have to plan a peacock themed story time for our library. 🙂
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I’ve been seeing such good things about this book and it looks beautiful. Can’t wait to read it.
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I love the message of the story. So important to share with our students.
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