Title: Moo Bird
Author: David Milgrim
Media Type: Picture Book
Suggested Ages: 3-8
Moo Bird is a fictional picture book. Moo Bird is different from the other birds and he doesn’t feel like he belongs. So, he goes off to search for where he does belong. Moo bird finally finds a friend among the barnyard animals. Who could it be?
The illustrations on the pages and cover are set against bright, white background and are large, and colorful. There is a clear, sharp contrast against the background. The illustrations
are outlined a thick, black outline.
The illustrations and text format are set-up like a very beginning graphic novel in a majority of the book, mixed with ‘normal’ picture book illustrations spread.
Portions or the text are a larger font than 18 point, in black, however, an equal portion are smaller. The text is set against a white background. The font is not sans serif. Simple text for K-1 readers; Includes sight words and repetition. The word bubbles may remind reader of Mo Willem's Piggie & Elephant books.
This version is a paperback with pages about 8 inches tall and 6 inches wide.
Based on the illustrations, print size, and book formatting, this book would be beneficial to children with print disabilities, as well as children with cognitive or perceptual disabilities.
The theme of looking to belong, and finding that person that makes you feel good is relatable to all children, and the simple theme is consistent throughout to not confuse a reader with cognitive disabilities.
This story could connect nicely in as a comparison/contrast to “Are You My Mother?” or “The Ugly Duckling” with great discussions. FOr tactile learners, as well as student with the aforementioned disabilities, a sorting game could be made for students to sort character cards between the two stories.
Milgrim, D. (20151229). Moo Bird (Scholastic Reader, Level 1). Scholastic Inc.