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Home in the Sky
By Jeannie Baker
A visually compelling urban picture book.
Mike keeps pigeons on the roof of an abandoned burned-out building in New York. Every morning he lets them out of their coop, and they fly around in the sky until he calls them back home for breakfast. But one morning, a white pigeon, Light, flies away. His journey takes him across the city, and onto a subway train, where he is rescued by a young boy.
- This simple, moving story is presented in strikingly original collage constructions made from natural materials, fabric, clothes and hair.
- Jeannie's book "Belonging" was the winner of the 2005 Wilderness Society Award for Children's Literature, Picture Book category and a 2005 Notable Book by the American Library Association.
About the author
Jeannie Baker is well known for the strong environmental messages underlying many of her picture books, as well as her striking collage style. Jeannie lives in Australia.
Awards
1985: CBCA Awards
Picture Book of the Year Award - Shortlist - Highly Commended
ISBN:
9780744578492
Imprint:
Walker Books
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
July 1, 2003
Dimensions:
210 x 270mm, 40pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$15.95
New Zealand RRP:
$17.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock