TY - BOOK AU - Flett,Julie TI - Birdsong SN - 9781771644730 PY - 2020/// CY - Vancouver, B.C., Berkeley, CA PB - Greystone Kids, Greystone Books KW - Moving, Household KW - Juvenile fiction KW - Older women KW - Friendship KW - Intergenerational relations KW - Drawing KW - Seasons KW - Nature stories KW - Fiction KW - Canada KW - Picture books KW - lcgft N1 - "First published in the U.K. in 2020." N2 - When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions. A brief glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree-Métis words that appear in the text is provided on the copyright page ER -