NEW FORMAT: Gómez¿s beautifully simple text and vibrant, accessible art style make this story a perfect fit for the board book crowd.CREATOR SUCCESS: Of the hardcover, a starred Kirkus review raved: ¿This little gem elicits a sense of deep-seated comfort and refuge for these uncertain times.¿ Gómez is also the illustrator behind Red House, Tree House, Little Bitty Brown Mouse (a Kirkus and Horn Book ¿Best¿) as well as Besos for Baby (a TLA 2x2 Reading Selection).GRANDPARENT-GRANDCHILD STORY: The loving relationship between this granddaughter and grandmother is understated yet palpable and poignant, a relationship inspired by Gómez¿s childhood.EMOTIONAL LAYERS: Bird House touches on themes such as respect for the natural world, doing the right thing, and hardest of all, learning to let go.GIFT BOOK FOR MANY OCCASIONS: Bird House has wonderful intergenerational appeal, and could be a great gift to be shared by grandparents; it¿s also perfect for Earth Day or any occasion to examine and celebrate the natural world with children.SPANISH EDITION: As with the hardcover, we¿re publishing English and Spanish editions of the board book simultaneously.