The Blue Bird's Palace

When Natasha makes a selfish choice, she finds herself trapped in a lavish but lonely palace, far from her widowed father. Will she find a way to escape and see her father again? This poignant tale, inspired by Russian folklore, will help start conversations about the importance of family. Breathtaking acrylic paintings by The Arabian Nights and The Adventures of Achilles illustrator Carole Hénaff make this tale of inner change truly unforgettable.

Written by Orianne Lallemand
Illustrated by Carole Hénaff

• Product Dimensions: 10.375 x 9.75 inches
• Page Count: 32 pages
• Age Range: Ages 4-10 years

AWARDS & ACCOLADES
"With its folkloric elements, positive but not preachy message about sharing, and strong visual presentation, this will make an excellent read-aloud... The sumptuous, stylized, full-bleed, double-page acrylic paintings, with jewellike colors dominated by blues are a delight, with their swirling designs and Slavic details" — Kirkus Reviews

“...the story, whose theme is familiar, brings new insight into the isolation that selfishness can create. Lovely and magical” — Booklist

"An evocative, allegorical story about becoming trapped by one’s desires" — Publishers Weekly

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
Written by Orianne Lallemand
Orianne Lallemand has had her work published by numerous publishers. A lover of books and writing, she spends her time writing stories and conducting book workshops in schools and libraries. She is based in France.

Illustrated by Carole Hénaff
Carole Hénaff is inspired by her travels and is never without her sketchbook. She studied theatrical literature in Parish before moving to Barcelona to study graphic design and illustration. Carole has illustrated children's books in France and Spain, including Smara, which was awarded the Isaac Díaz Pardo prize for Best Illustrated Book, 2006.