This Is the Bird Author:George Shannon, Houghton Mifflin A small wooden bird carved by a Plains pioneer woman is passed down from mother to daughter, from generation to generation, together with the stories of each owner -- a quiet gift of identity and strength. "Soman's sensitive illustrations reflect the intimacy created by the memory of ancestral struggles and accomplishments; this is a moving trib... more »ute to familial bonds." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer« less