Lila and the Crow (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781554518586)

Lila has just moved to a new town and can't wait to make friends at school. But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts: "A crow A crow The new girl's hair is black like a crow " The others whisper and laugh, and Lila's heart grows as heavy as a stone.

The next day, Lila covers her hair. But this time, the boy points at her dark skin. When she covers her face, he mocks her dark eyes. Now every day at school, Lila hides under her turtleneck, dark glasses, and hat. And every day when she goes home, she sees a crow who seems to want to tell her something. Lila ignores the bird and even throws rocks at it, but it won't go away.

Meanwhile, the great autumn festival is approaching. While the other kids prepare their costumes, Lila is sadder and lonelier than ever. At her lowest point of despair, a magical encounter with the crow opens Lila's eyes to the beauty of being different, and gives her the courage to proudly embrace her true self.


Author: Gabrielle Grimard
ISBN-10: 155451858X
ISBN-13: 9781554518586
Publisher: Annick Press
Language: English
Published: 10/11/2016
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.00w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2016
Publishers Weekly 09/12/2016
Booklist 09/15/2016 pg. 57
School Library Journal 12/01/2016