Helen’s birds
Written by Sara Cassidy, published by Groundwood books, 2019. Wordless graphic novel. Saanvi is friends with her elderly neighbour Helen. They play cards and garden together and care for birds in Helen’s yard. Then Helen dies suddenly. The sparrows and hummingbirds disappear… -“Equally heartbreaking and encouraging, this moving look at meaningful friendship offers valuable honesty and insight.” – Julie Roach, The Horn Book, USA -Selected in the Globe 100: the books