[.ca] Mole And The Baby Bird (ISBN 0747561192)

From Amazon.co.uk:
Marjorie Newman's Mole and the Baby Bird is the touching story of a little mole that discovers a baby bird that has fallen out of its nest. He takes it home and it soon recovers after some loving attention. Inevitably, Nature is stronger than Mole's well-meaning care, and once the bird regains its strength, it attempts to fly for the first time. Mole is alarmed by this and builds a cage to contain the bird, despite his parents' warnings that it's not meant to be kept as a pet. It takes a visit from Mole's grandad for him to realise that sometimes the kindest thing you can do for something you love is to let it be free. Patrick Benson's delicate watercolour illustrations are perfect for this gentle story, capturing the emotions of the characters and beautiful countryside scenery. Suitable for ages 4-6 years.--Alison Drury

beautiful story about love:
Mole finds a baby bird and wants to keep it as a pet. He loves his bird so much but realizes, with the help of Granddad Mole, that the bird is meant to fly. The lesson of loving and letting go is a special one in this book.

Uber-great book:
"Mole and the Baby bird" is a book that has a lot to give. The story is told in sparse - yet resonating text, and the message is clear and strong. Mole learns that baby bird needs to be free via the gentle nudging of his grandfather. The illustrations are detailed and delightful - the spread where mole pretends to fly is beautifully rendered. I came home with so many "abandoned " birds - I just wish this had been around when I was young. Recommended to the enth...

First Graders Recommend:
First grade students complimented the charming watercolor illustrations, THEN noted that this story is both happy and sad. When Mole finds an abandoned baby bird, he takes it home. He builds a nest for his new charge, finds it food, and learns how to feed it. When the bird flutters its wings to fly, Mole builds a cage. Thankfully, grandfather arrives just in time and helps Mole learn the lesson of love and loss. First graders waited with bated breath for the story's conclusion. Would Mole set the baby bird free?

A gentle parable with an important life lesson:
Mole And The Baby Bird is the color picture book story of a mole who finds a young wild creature in need and tries his best to look after it. But wild creatures are not pets, and soon Mole must accept that the bird he sheltered can't stay with him forever. Written by Marjorie Newman and illustrated by Patrick Benson is highly recommended as a gentle parable with an important life lesson for young readers.