The Stone Bird
Age 4+
Picture Storybooks Animal Stories
Creators
Jenny McCartney (Author)
Jenny is a successful journalist whose work often features in national newspapers. The Stone Bird is her debut picture book.
Patrick Benson (Illustrator)
Patrick was born in 1956 and educated at Eton, in Florence and at Chelsea Art School. He worked in fashion before a chance meeting with the sister of Sebastian Walker (founder of Walker Books) introduced him to the world of children's publishing. Patrick has illustrated some of the greatest authors of children's books including Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Mal Peet and Martin Waddell. He also illustrated Fly Fishing by J. R. Hartley, from the well-known television commercial. Patrick lives and works on his farm in Scotland.
Reviews
Let your imagination soar with this charming debut book – delightfully illustrated by Patrick Benson
Mail on Sunday, Best Books of 2017
Grave and reflective, it is engagingly illustrated by Patrick Benson
Spectator
Beautifully illustrated, this is a lyrical picture book celebrating the power of the imagination.
Lovereading4Kids, Book of the Month November 2017
Illustrations… evoke summery seashore scenes and frosty winter evenings as the child’s playtime reveries become, for her, real
Kirkus
A wonderful and evocative glimpse into a child’s imagination
Early Years Educator
A very appealing story, accompanied by delightfully child-friendly illustrations from Patrick Benson
Newbury Weekly News
Suspend disbelief before floating away with this whimsical tale in which the power of love conquers all doubts
Cork Evening Echo
Like a breath of fresh sea air… a book that instantly feels timeless, like it’s been here forever, but never feels tiresome in the retelling or re-reading. Lovely.
Read It, Daddy! blog
A magical tale full of wonder and the power of the imagination… A book that celebrates a child’s imagination is one to cheer.
Red Reading Hub
The Stone Bird is a magical tale
Picture Books Blogger
A steadfast, quiet classic
Did You Ever Stop to Think blog
McCartney captures in direct, uncomplicated prose the unwavering faith and abundant imagination of children, even when the adults around them are quick to dole out crushing doses of reason.
The Horn Book Magazine