Awards

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book celebrates outstanding books, authors, and literary achievement through four signature awards: The Baker’s Dozen: Thirteen Best Books for Family Literacy, The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize, and Pennsylvania Great Reads from Great Places. Together, these programs recognize excellence in family literacy, children’s poetry, graphic novels, and books that reflect Pennsylvania’s rich literary heritage. By honoring exceptional literary works and connecting readers with engaging and meaningful stories, the Pennsylvania Center for the Book promotes lifelong reading, literacy, and a love of literature across the Commonwealth and beyond.

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How to Heal a Broken Wing

By Bob Graham
Published by Candlewick Press, 2008
Young Readers

“No one saw the bird fall.” In the midst of a busy, bustling city, a young boy is the only one who notices an ailing pigeon. With mom’s help, he brings the pigeon home and carefully nurses it back to health, releasing it to fly once again in the spot where it was found. This magical, compassionate tale communicates the importance of empathy to children.  Quiet, yet detailed, illustrations lend a graphic novel quality to the book, and help readers focus in with camera-like detail on important events.

How to Heal a Broken Wing

Pennsylvania Center for the Book Awards

Baker's Dozen 2009 Winner

Book Activities & Discussion Ideas

Tips for Using with Children

Ask someone to make a classroom visit related to the story. For example, a veterinarian or wildlife expert.

Tips for Using with Families

Many of the illustrations in How to Heal a Broken Wing are wordless. Encourage your children to tell their own version of what is happening in the story.