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Bird Coat, The
Inger Marie Kjøldtadmyr
Illustrator: Øyvind Torseter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
ISBN: 978-1-59270-366-1
Keywords: Dreamers, Death, Paris
Flying is Pierre's greatest wish, and wearing the special coat he has fashioned, he dares to spread his "wings" and takes off. This tale, with its predictable solemn ending, is written in a quirky, fantastical manner. Cartoon-like illustrations.