Crow Call
Lois Lowry
Crow Call
Lois Lowry
Two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry has crafted a beautiful picture book about the power of longing and the importance of reconnection between a girl and her father in post-WWII America.
This is the story of young Liz, her father, and their strained relationship. Dad has been away at WWII for longer than she can remember, and they begin their journey of reconnection through a hunting shirt, cherry pie, tender conversation, and the crow call.
This allegorical story shows how, like the birds gathering above, the relationship between the girl and her father is graced with the chance to fly.
Review
Kathy Kozlowski, Kids' Book Specialist, Readings Carlton
Set after World War II, this sensitively told story of a father and daughter’s early morning expedition is based on the author’s childhood memories.
With Bagram Ibatoulline’s sepia-like illustrations (dedicated in memory of Andrew Wyeth, ‘my favourite American artist’), the developing understanding between a father and daughter who hardly know each other is exquisitely drawn. The setting is very 1940s, but the emotions universal. An unusual, beautiful picture book, recommended for ages 6+.
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