Sunny and the Birds

There is much to ponder in this thoughtfully illustrated book. It centres on a father and son, and readers need to read the pictures to understand that they have recently moved home from a far warmer clime. Their joint interest in   birds is featured throughout the book, the small boy rejoicing in each sighting of a different bird species in their new environment, the father constantly comparing them with the similar birds they found at their previous home. The grandmother provides a bird table for their garden, when the number of bird visitors increases, and gradually the Their new home slowly becomes a reality for the father as well as the son. The final endpaper shows a well-stocked bird table being visited by many birds, each clearly labelled. This is a comforting book, giving a feel of family and the meaning of home.