midair.
A small, scared crow lying there.
Broken nest?
Broken wing?
Scarecrow does the strangest thing. He snaps his pole."
Scarecrow is always there ... keeping animals and birds away from 'the fields of gold.' There is no one else. Scarecrow has no friends, no visitors. He is always busy doing his job, through season after season. In winter he dreams of spring.
In this particular spring, something quite extraordinary happens. A tiny crow falls from above. Scarecrow takes unusual action, snapping his pole to provide a safe place for such a tiny creature.
"He tucks him near his heart of hay.
He lets him sleep.
He lets him stay.
He doesn't stop to wonder why.
He sings the sweetest lullaby.
And, that is the heart of this story of an unusual and lasting friendship. They live together in harmony as the crow grows and learns to fly. Then, one day he is gone and Scarecrow is alone again. The seasons pass, offering a chance for the two to meet again in the spring. Is there any hope for a lonely, benevolent scarecrow to find comfort and companionship once more?
The Fan Brothers capture every emotion in their glorious artwork. Using pencil, ballpoint, and digital media, they create a world of wonder for those who will share this book. The landscapes, no matter the season, capture attention and keep readers fully involved in the story being told. The scarecrow is a fully realized character on the page as he experiences all the loneliness, grief, and joy in this tale.
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