<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Although the passengers of the D train speak different languages, they work together to rescue a frightened bird.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>An English-speaking girl, a Spanish-speaking man, and a Polish-speaking woman might not be able to converse, but when a sparrow trapped in their subway car needs help, their common concern bridges the language barriers between them.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Colorful watercolor paintings illustrate this multicultural story. When a sparrow flies into a subway car, a young Oriental girl tries to rescue it. She enlists the aid of a teenage boy, a Spanish-speaking woman, and a Polish-speaking man. The illustrations are filled with wonderful details. . .The brief text, which includes phrases in Spanish and Polish, advances the plot while allowing the illustrations to convey the action. . .A special book." --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>"A charming multicultural vignette, ingeniously constructed, nicely paced, and altogether disarming." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Leyla Torres</b> is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including <i>Saturday Sancocho</i>. She lives in Arlington, Vermont.</p>
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