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The Multicoloured Bird

Shelley Blond (2026-05-17)

Subgenre
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages28 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age5

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Protagonist archetypes

Non-Human Protagonist

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Synopsis

Up in the branches of a big sycamore tree, a bright, multicolored bird sings the happiest song. Everyone who hears it feels happy too! But far away, in a quiet grey house, a man in Portobello is sad, as he can’t hear the beautiful tune until a clever girl has an idea. Leonore wants everyone to hear the bird’s magical song. With her help, the bird takes flight, singing as he goes, filling the world with music and colour. Even the saddest hearts begin to smile! A joyful story about music, magic and happiness, The Multicoloured Bird shows how even the smallest song can brighten the darkest day.

Is The Multicoloured Bird appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

A gentle, joyful picture book about a magical bird whose song brings happiness to everyone, including a sad man who can't hear until a kind girl helps spread the music.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Young readers will love the colorful bird who makes everyone happy with its beautiful song.

Tags

Picture BookMagical RealismContemporary Fantasy