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Kozo the Sparrow

Allen Say Allen Say

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English
HarperCollins
06 March 2024
Caldecott Medalist Allen Say's tale of a young boy who saves a baby bird from the local bullies is filled with compassion and empathy. Based on a true story and gorgeously illustrated, this story from an iconic picture book creator is not to be missed.

A young boy sees a baby bird quivering in the hands of a neighborhood bully.

Suddenly, he wants the orphan sparrow more than anything. He trades all his treasures for the bird and calls it Kozo, Little Boy.

But how will he keep Kozo alive

In this painted album of memory, eight-year-old Allen Say talks about the best friend he made in his childhood.
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Illustrated by:   Allen Say
Imprint:   HarperCollins
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 216mm, 
Weight:   454g
ISBN:   9780063248465
ISBN 10:   0063248468
Pages:   40
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, and came to the United States when he was sixteen. His many treasured books for children include Tree of Cranes, Allison, and the Caldecott Medal-winning Grandfather's Journey. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews for Kozo the Sparrow

"""This poignant . . . narrative navigates complex themes of friendship, loneliness, kindness, and bravery. A deeply personal tale that underscores the power of kindness."" — Kirkus Reviews ""Say offers a tender narrative about a youth who saves a baby sparrow from a group of village bullies. Softly colored pen, ink, and watercolor vignettes give delight to the brief relationship between child and sparrow."" — Publishers Weekly ""The narrative gently relates the progression of [Kozo and the boy's] mutually rewarding relationship and the meaningfulness of care and kindness, themes furthered in Say's soft, realistic, and expressive watercolor illustrations. Say’s endnote provides story background and context, including about growing up in post-WWII Japan and the real-life Kozo."" — Booklist ""Say’s pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations depict with equal clarity both the rural Japanese setting and the young protagonist’s quiet determination and devotion. An author’s note closes the affecting book."" — Horn Book Magazine"


  • Winner of Bank Street Children’s Best Books of the Year (United States).

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