FICTION

Cuckoo!

by Fiona ROBERTON
Cuckoo! illus. by Fiona Roberton. 40p. ebook available. Putnam. Apr. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780399164972. LC 2013014666.
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K-Gr 2—In this sweet story, a little cuckoo bird discovers that he is different from his siblings and goes in search of someone who can speak his language. As Cuckoo goes on his journey, several animals are introduced (hissing snakes, oinking pigs, mooing cows), making this a fun read-aloud. The characters are instantly likable, and the illustrations are bright and cheery and awash with sunny yellows. Packed with tons of heart, this book about finding one's place in the world is ideal for reading while snuggled in bed.—Krishna Grady, Darien Library, CT
Cuckoo the bird doesn't Too-too-weet! like his family: he cuckoos. Cuckoo is frustrated by his lack of communication with anyone in town--the cows (Moo?), frogs (Gribbit?), etc. Then Cuckoo finds someone who "understood him...perfectly." Readers will enjoy the silly twist on a traditional animal-sounds book and the plethora of vocalizations to mimic. Delicate, thin-lined illustrations are packed with humor.
Reviewed by Krishna Grady , Mar 01, 2014

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