The Glass Bird

Glittering, winking and sparkling, the glass bird beguiles Adam into the strangest of surreal adventures. It's a wonderful secret for Adam who feels isolated at school because of his gentle Quaker life-style. The bird soon looks unwell and Adam's concern forces him to share his secret with a friend. Although posing a problem for both boys, its magical powers bring them something even more wonderful. As a read-aloud or a read-alone, this sensitive story also provides a good way to introduce different religious beliefs without an obvious manipulation of the story. Some lovely word pictures of Adam and the bird.