Mehkai struggles with the challenges of life: death of his grandfather and his older brother's drug addition. He soon learns how to cope and manage his stress through drawing. In fact, drawing is an outlet for Bird's emotions and imagination. Mehkai learns the benefits of perseverance, hard work, and family.
Author
Elliot, Zetta
Publisher
Lee and Low Book Inc
Illustrator
Strickland, Shadra
ISBN
978-1-60060-241-2
City of Publication
New York
Year of Publication
2008
Author of Abstract
Abstract provided by Bianca Guynn, 2010
Citation
Elliot, Zetta, “Bird,” Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University, accessed September 30, 2023, https://dlp.lib.miamioh.edu/picturebook/items/show/11247.