جوجه بغلی

by Ged Adamson, مریم عظیمی (Translator)

برنارد شبیه پرنده‌های معمولی نبود، بال‌های او خیلی‌خیلی بلند هستند و او با این بال‌های بلند نمی‌تواند پرواز کند. برنارد مدام با خودش فکر می‌کند بال‌هایش به چه دردی می‌خورند؟ اما وقتی برنارد با اورانگوتان غمگین و غم‌زده آشنا می‌شود، نکته‌ی عجیبی را درباره‌ی خودش کشف می‌کند...

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Friendship, Birds, Fiction, Storytime

36 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2020

About the author

Ged Adamson is a British picture-book author and artist. He has worked as a cartoonist, a storyboard artist, and a composer for television and film. He grew up in Liverpool and now lives in London with his partner, Helen, and their son, Rex.

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so sweet. Bernard is a bird whose wings are too long and he cannot fly. He thinks his wings are useless and goes off on his own till one day he discovers that his wings may have a wonderful use after all. This story was just too cute. I loved Bernard and thought he was so adorable and I really felt for him. This picture book had lovely illustrations and delivered a wonderful positive message by its ending.

[Dave Schaafsma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each year my family reads all the Goodreads-award-nominated picture books. Bird Hugs, written and illustrated by Ged Adamson, is book #11 (of 20) of 2020. A difference book, about making an apparent deficit into a strength. Bernard (The Bird in question) has wings too long to fly. . . ah, but he can hug, and who doesn’t need a hug?

Hank (14): 3.5 stars. I like the art.

Harry (15): 4 stars. I love that the bird is finally happy and that everybody likes the bird for the way he is.

Tara: 4 stars. Kind of cute.

Dave: 4 stars, mainly because of the art style, pastels and a kind of paste-up feel, with sweet, soft, warm colors. The point of the book is not all that original, a kind of extended one note, but I like the title, I like it that a bird is named Bernard, and it feels like a book for our times. I mean, sign me up for hugs! I think the reading of the book may lead to spontaneous hugging everywhere it is read. Which is a good thing.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about differences and how friends are important.

[Melki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is too adorable!

Poor Bernard has ridiculously long wings, and try as he might, he cannot fly like the other birds.



But, one day he finds out that his wings are just perfect for another purpose.



A sweet, sweet story for huggers and bird lovers of all ages!

[Rod Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

Annual Goodreads Choice Awards reading project: Read all the Picture Book nominees! (19 of 20)

There's an allegory for people with disabilities in this tale of a bird whose wings are too long to fly. But aside from a throwaway gag with a worm, it is not particularly interesting or funny.

I'm not a hugger, so this may work better for people into that whole human contact thing.

[DivaDiane SM · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars rounded down. A very, very sweet book about doing the best we can with our differences and finding creative ways of making them strengths, just like Bernard with the wings a yard long, with which he couldn't fly. The illustrations are adorable and very colorful. This book would be perfect for the very young even to older children.

One gripe: My ebook edition had a few pages that were turned 90 degrees, which was a bit awkward to read. .5 star deduction. If that gets fixed, the book would get full marks!

[Bea · Rating 3 out of 5]

The artwork is good, though too pastel for my taste. Bernard struggles with being different and with overcoming a perceived lack on his part. Not everything works out as he wanted and realizes that's okay. It's a sweet story, and not too heavy handed with its message of learning to accept yourself.

[Somia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 COSY STARS

Great reminder for kids and adults that it's our differences that make us special. Plus the book highlights how awesome hugs are.

Nice illustrations, with a good colour scheme. A short little morsel for kids

Freebie on amazon 27th January 2020.

[G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

پیام خوبی داره: باوجود نقص‌ها و کمبودها، باز هم می‌تونیم به موقعیت و جایگاه خوبی برسیم و احساس خوشبختی کنیم؛ فقط باید استعداد و جوهرهٔ وجود خودمون رو کشف کنیم.

فکر می‌کنم بهتره حین خوانش کتاب، در مورد بخشی که برنارد به درددل‌های بقیه گوش می‌کنه و باهاشون همدلی می‌کنه، با بچه‌ها گفت‌وگو کنیم تا راجع بهش فکر کنن و این رو هم یاد بگیرن که مهربانی، توجه به دیگران و کارآمدی ارزشمندن، اما تنها دلیل دوست‌داشتنی‌بودن ما نیستن. آدم‌ها به‌خودیِ‌خود ارزشمندن، نه صرفاً به‌خاطر کاری که برای دیگران انجام می‌دن. لازم نیست که برای پذیرفته‌شدن، خودمون رو وقف تسلی احساسات ناخوشایند دیگران کنیم؛ و به این شکل مرز واضحی بکشیم بین همدلی سالم و ازخودگذشتگی برای راضی‌نگه‌داشتن دیگران.

[Farjaneh_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

هو النور
پرنده‌ی بغلی نشر مهرسا
فکر میکنم برای بچه‌هایی که دچار معلولیت هستن یا تفاوت‌های فیزیولوژیک با اطرافیانشون دارن میتونه انتخاب خوبی باشه.
پرنده‌ای با بال‌های بزرگ و متفاوت که نمیتونه پرواز کنه اما با بال‌هاش مهر می‌ورزه💛
۱۵ آذر ۴۰۳

[Book2Dragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful and important children's book. Anyone who has ever felt different (who hasn't?) will feel better after reading this book or having it read to them. Made me feel warm and fuzzy all over. If your child has just started school, or just moved and has to make new friends, or is different from other children in ANY way, get this book for them. Promise it is a positive influence.

[Books on Stereo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute, affirmative tale of realizing ones self-worth.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming story about a bird who is distinctly different from all the birds he knows. His wings are so long he can't fly. He goes through a time of discouragement until he discovers he can use his wings to hug someone else - an orangutan. For the first time, he feels special and useful. The next day lines of animals come to be hugged. Bernard also learns that he can fly with help from friends.
Gentle humor throughout along with the message to believe in yourself.

[Jessica Haider · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet picture book about finding your strength/talent.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an adorable book about a bird born with wings that are too long, and how he overcomes this "handicap" by using it for other wonderful purposes.
He ends up making other animals happy and making lots of new friends. The new friends surprise Bernard with a little thank you ride.
Everyone helps each other. Very well done. Not overly cutesy.

One typo on page 12, where orangutan stands up to stretch.
the word That is expressed as That's, where there is no possessive noun. It should just be THAT. The sentence reads, " That's made me feel better." Literally saying, "That is made me feel better."

It should be changed to either: 1. "That made me feel better." OR 2. "That has made me feel better."

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

That's very cute. I want a hug, too.

[Zoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous illustrations with a great message for young children.

[Nadine in NY Jones · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute, but ultimately forgettable. Teaches lessons like: Friends are important. Hugs are important. Be persistent. People will eventually like you if you give them what they need/want.

[Dustin Heath · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fun book, kindle formatting awkward

Portrait and Landscape differences create awkward reading experience on kindle. You have to turn the tablet several times which is fine in regular print but awkward on tablet.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bird born with extra long wings feels sad and inadequate when it can not fly. It turns out those wings are good for hugging and helping other animals (via talk therapy + hugs) feel better. Now the bird has friends and strapped to four flying pals is able to experience flight because friends can help you do anything. Useful for discussion unless you have a kid like my firstborn who would have been enraged by this tale.

[KC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet story of a bird with wings too long to fly but eventually finds a new use for them.

[Elle Markov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute & Charming

The story is sweet and short perfect for young readers. It inspires friendship and working together. Very sweet and adorable.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story about accepting yourself as you are, plus the emotional vulnerability aspect surprised me.

[Charles Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

that book was awesome!

i LOVE this book! banard made new FRIENDS!he couldn't fly..he had help from his good bird friends that can fly!

[Ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The kids give this 5 stars

Great story about being different and how rewarding that can be. Bernard the bird cant fly and feels sad that his friends can. He learns that he has other valuable talents.

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

i got this as a "kindle first" i think that is what it is called ...very time it is time to do a review for that kind of read ... u have to have Prime and you get 2 each month ... any who .. loved it ...great read. great cover. made me smile ... hugs all around ... so awesome! check it out. comes out Feb 1, 2020. fun read. awesome illustrations!!!

[Medeia Sharif · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bird Hugs is a story of a bird whose wings are too long; therefore, he can’t fly. This anomaly turns into an advantage for him and all the other animals around him. I got this ebook as an Amazon First Reads selection and I’m so glad I did.

[Blanco Meyers · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the illustrations

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

My six year old loved the story. I enjoyed the artwork.

[Kaiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a great book I love it so much🐦🐧🐻🐼