Helen Frost

Sweep Up the Sun Helen Frost

Illuminated by exquisite photographs of eleven species of birds, a spare poem inspires readers to open their wings and soar.

Baby robins, open-beaked in their nest. Mallards winging to a new clime. Whether chickadees or cardinals, sparrows or starlings, here are commonly seen birds in their natural settings, captured in photographs of rare beauty and grace. In perfect synchrony, a lyrical narrative evokes images of play and flight, perseverance and trust. Ideal for bird lovers, graduates, or anyone embarking on a new adventure, this stunning gift book offers profiles of the featured species at the end.