A Year of Kindness

In her perfectly eloquent and simple way, author Julie Flett takes us on a journey through the seasons of the year with Katherena and her new neighbour Agnes in her beautiful book Birdsong.

When Katherena has to move from her home in the city all the way to the country her heart is heavy.  So heavy it is hard to continue to draw as she used to. Through her friendship with her elderly neighbour Agnes, she rediscovers her love of creating, makes a connection to the land and slowly begins to feel at home.

Julie Flett has broken the story into all four seasons, carefully illustrating and describing each season with the sights and sounds of the country.  This inter generational story of love will fill your heart with happiness and a sense of calm. Keeping the colour palette muted, the illustrations are a perfect accompaniment. It’s an excellent story, great for reading aloud or for cuddling up with a loved one.  There is something incredibly captivating about Julie Flett’s art. It’s not flashy or loud but a tribute to the natural world and all who live within it.