Delightful! Vernon is a toad with a very big heart. He meets a bird who doesn't have much to say (the illustrations show that Bird is made of wood). Vernon makes friends with the silent Bird and takes it upon himself to help Bird find a home. The ending is sweet and satisfying.

This is reminiscent of the recent [b:Boy and Bot|12448586|Boy and Bot|Ame Dyckman|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320511825s/12448586.jpg|17431671] because they're both about a living creature interacting with a non-living (or turned off, or asleep) creature in sweet and funny ways. It also mirrors the relationship a child may have with a favorite stuffed animal or toy.

I wonder, though, if many kids today have seen a cuckoo clock and know what it is... ( )

Just darling. A very industrious frog is determined to find a home for his new friend Bird. Great art, sweet story. ( )

This book has a great lesson about not giving up and friendship. Despite the bird never speaking, Vernon the toad does not give up because he wants the bird to be happy. A perfect read aloud.

Charming illustrations and a sweet story of a winsome frog, Vernon, who, while out foraging, comes upon a curiously silent bird. Concluding that Bird will speak when it arrives home, Vernon takes Bird to various branches, nests, and birdhouses to no avail. "But Vernon was a determined friend."
The imagery is beautiful, with expressive line drawings illuminated with rich ?chalk pastel, ?acrylic or watercolor. ( )

Charming illustrations and a sweet story of a winsome frog, Vernon, who, while out foraging, comes upon a curiously silent bird. Concluding that Bird will speak when it arrives home, Vernon takes Bird to various branches, nests, and birdhouses to no avail. "But Vernon was a determined friend."
The imagery is beautiful, with expressive line drawings illuminated with rich ?chalk pastel, ?acrylic or watercolor. ( )