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Gr 3 Up—This shortened and modified adaptation of Wilde's well-known tale of friendship between a beloved prince's statue and a swallow on the way to its winter home in Egypt emphasizes the fantasy of the original. Shearring has added whimsy to the tale by changing the persona of the little bird to that of a child dressed in a white one-piece hooded bird costume, with face and bare feet protruding. By day, the costumed avian fellow dreams of relaxing with radio music, magazines, and a tall drink; by night he pictures his f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Wilde's classic tale about the transformative power of sacrifice focuses on the friendship forged between a statue and a sparrow. Sh...Log In or Sign Up to Read More