About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses curiosity about their family heritage or when you want to explore the concept of enduring connections that span generations and distances. It is a beautiful choice for moments of quiet reflection, helping children understand how stories and traditions are passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. On her sixth birthday, Julietta receives a homing pigeon from her grandfather. This gift serves as a bridge to his past as a young man in Italy training birds for the Great War. The story emphasizes themes of responsibility, the mystery of animal instinct, and the deep emotional bond between a mentor and a student. It is a gentle, sophisticated picture book that invites children aged 5 to 9 to consider their own family legacy and the silent languages of love and loyalty.
