Description:
★ "Stunning spreads infused with warm, opalescent hues . . . Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
The White Raven is a poignant journey of self-acceptance, belonging, and the courage to rise above rejection to find light, love, and home.
From acclaimed author Kathryn Otoshi comes The White Raven, a lyrical and deeply moving picture book that asks powerful questions about identity, empathy, and acceptance.
When a raven is born different, it must navigate the fear and loneliness of being cast out--but with a child's kindness and a resilient spirit, this white raven discovers what it means to be seen, loved, and free. Through evocative prose and timeless themes, The White Raven gently invites readers of all ages to reflect on what it truly means to belong and the healing power of compassion.
Inspired by real-life ravens with leucism, this story is a beautiful reminder that our differences can become our wings.
Review Quotes:
★ "In stunning spreads infused with warm, opalescent hues, the bird befriends a light-skinned girl and soars to eventually make a family. Otoshi superimposes blooming flowers and memories of the girl onto the raven's body, gently underscoring the impact of the child's kindness. A hopeful ending asks, "If this raven flies from darkness and into the light...what could happen?" Budding ornithologists will appreciate the author's note, which explains leucism and points out that though a group of ravens is called an unkindness, some white ravens thrive instead of being ostracized for being different. All readers will readily grasp the human parallels to bullying and healing: What possibilities may bloom when differences are met with kindness?
Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking."