Kozo the Sparrow

<p>**A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023**</p><p>Caldecott Medalist Allen Say's tale of a young boy who saves a baby bird from the local bullies is filled with compassion and empathy. Based on a true story and gorgeously illustrated, this story from an iconic picture book creator is not to be missed.</p><p>A young boy sees a baby bird quivering in the hands of a neighborhood bully.</p><p>Suddenly, he wants the orphan sparrow more than anything. He trades all his treasures for the bird and calls it Kozo, Little Boy.</p><p>But how will he keep Kozo alive?</p><p>In this painted album of memory, eight-year-old Allen Say talks about the best friend he made in his childhood.</p>