"Redbird: Friends Come in Different Sizes" is a delightful board book that introduces young readers to Redbird and his varied group of animal companions. Through engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations, the book emphasizes the joy of friendship and the importance of accepting others, regardless of their physical differences like height or length. It's a heartwarming read-aloud that promotes kindness and belonging, perfect for sparking conversations about diversity and acceptance in early childhood.
Barney Saltzberg’s irrepressible and imaginative books—Good Egg, Beautiful Oops!, Arlo Needs Glasses, and A Little Bit of Oomph!, combine distinctive art, a lively spirit, and paper engineering to bring great joy to kids (and grown-ups, too). Now Barney is launching a new series of board books about a character named Redbird. With his long orange beak, red body, and friendly expression, Redbird calls to mind Dr. Seuss’s offbeat heroes and Boynton’s zany barnyard creatures, while embodying the author’s signature playful style. In Friends Come in Different Sizes, he introduces readers to all his delightful friends—some who are tall and some who are taller, and some who are small and some who are smaller. Friends can be SHORT. Friends can be LONG. Doesn’t matter what they look like . . . Friends all get along!