Ostrich and Lark spend their days on the grasslands of southern Africa surrounded by a chorus of birdsong. From his perch in a tree Lark joins the chorus, while below Ostrich is silent. Then comes the joyful day when Ostrich finds his voice. This picture book about an unlikely friendship is the result of collaboration between the award-winning poet Marilyn Nelson and the San artists of Botswana. The story, which captures the feel of a traditional African folktale, is brought to life with vibrant illustrations inspired by the ancient rock paintings of the San people’s ancestors.
- ISBN: 9781590787021
- Author: Nelson, Marilyn
- Illustrator: San artists of the Kuru Art Project of Botswana
- Published: 2011 , Boyds Mills Press
- Themes: Birds, Friendship
- Descriptors: Africa, Botswana, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 32