An orphaned girl finds a house surrounded by beautiful, magical birds — and inhabited by an old woman who offers the girl her friendship and love. Through gentle prose and exquisite paintings, this modern-day fairy tale about an orphan girl and a mysterious house adored by birds delivers a touching message about loneliness and the wisdom and power of nature. "Double-page spreads of the verdant landscape are large and detailed enough to draw viewers into the magical scenes." — School Library Journal
