Reviewed by Kylie Buckley
Feathers is a tender story of love, loss and grief told through the eyes
of a young child. A little boy believes that feathers are precious dream
catchers. He trusts this belief because his late mother told him so. ‘Feathers
help you capture good dreams and keep the bad ones away.’ When the young
boy sees feathers floating gracefully above in the wind, he tries to catch one
to ensure his dreams come true.
The soothing and gentle narrative is complemented by the soft colour palette of
the pencil and watercolour illustrations. This book beautifully demonstrates the
concept that symbols (such as feathers and stars) can be used to carry special
meaning and bring comfort in times of sadness.
Feathers is a picture book suitable for children aged 3-8 years,
particularly those who are mourning the loss of someone dear to them.
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