Description: Johnny spies a pheasant which he believes is sleeping and his Grandma fears is dead, but they learn they were both wrong when the pheasant departs, leaving behind a gift.
Review Quotes:
"The interplay between the two Native characters' viewpoints lends subtle humor in this delightful celebration of intergenerational love." --Publishers Weekly
"Johnny's Pheasant is a delight on many levels." --American Indians in Children's Literature
"The narrative touches on compassion and death as a daily part of life. Sweet and amusing, this modern Native intergenerational story is a good general purchase." --School Library Journal
"The down-to-earth and steadily paced text centers on the dialogue between characters, which adds humor and drives the plot. A vertical, isometric-esque view is used in the textured, pattern-filled illustrations, and neutral tones abound. The story arc focuses on the pheasant's dramatic resurrection, but the tender and playful relationship between grandmother and grandchild is a shining constant." --The Horn Book, starred review
"Johnny's Pheasant delivers a message--as Grandma says, 'Pheasants belong in the wild'--with a feather-soft touch." --Shelf Awareness, starred review
"Quietly funny . . . any child who has found a dead or injured animal will relate." --Kirkus Reviews
"No one will be more delighted than the reader at this lesson about patience, kindness, and respect for nature." --Northern Wilds
"Johnny's optimism and enthusiasm jump from the page and will resonate with young readers. The illustrations are exquisite in their simplicity." --The Reading Tub
"It is not only for a Native American audience. It is more than that. This book should be enjoyed by every community." --Sunday Mesabi Daily News
"Johnny's Pheasant is a delightful and joyous addition to anyone's shelf, whether they have children or simply a want for smiles to break across their face in a foolish glee." --The Corresponder