"Hmm. What else?"
There are few words to tell this story of a crow who begins by carefully considering two white, empty walls that meet in the corner of a room. Few are needed; the alluring artwork allows young readers to fully understand the mood, the humor, and the evolution of the bird's need to change its space.
The bird does its best to find comfort in the corner. It quickly becomes restless while trying a variety of positions. Taking charge of its environment, it places a bed there. Each succeeding page adds familiar items that begin to make the corner space more personal: a bookcase with books, a mat, a lamp, and a plant. Much better, but all alone. Watering the plant, reading a book, eating a meal helps. It leaves something to be desired. There must be more.
What about some art? Starting with yellow patterns on both walls, the crow soon needs larger and larger ladders to help with the ever-growing designs. Music and dancing are next. Observant children will be closely watching the plant's growth as the art becomes more and more elaborate. It looks glorious.
"Something is still missing."
The ending is just right and will bring huge smiles to those sharing this almost wordless, very telling story.
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