Tomie Depaola

Michael Bird-boy Tomie Depaola Reissue edition

Brief Description: A young boy who loves the countryside determines to find the source of the black cloud that hovers above it. Marc Notes: Originally published: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1975.; A young boy who loves the countryside determines to find the source of the black cloud that hovers above it. Publisher Marketing: A bird-loving boy sets out to solve a pollution problem in this classic eco-conscious tale from "Strega Nona" author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, now featuring a new cover and refreshed artwork. Michael is a young boy who loves birds. Every day he puts on his bird suit and does his work in the countryside, until one day an ominous black cloud appears. What could be causing the black cloud? When Michael discovers that an artificial honey factory is to blame, he comes up with a real sweet solution--one that will keep everyone healthy, including his beloved birds. Originally published in 1975, this classic picture book from the legendary Tomie dePaola now features refreshed artwork and a new cover.

Contributor Bio:  DePaola, Tomie Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular children's book authors and illustrators of our time. His humor, insight, and gentle art delight all readers. A Newbery Honoree, he has written and illustrated a number of books for Simon & Schuster, including Caldecott Honor Book "Strega Nona" as well as "Andy, That's My Name";" Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup"; and "Charlie Needs a Cloak". A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and lives in New London, New Hampshire.