The Beggar and the Bluebird

by Anthony DeStefano

Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey

The Beggar and the Bluebird is a modern-day fairytale in the tradition of Hans Christian Anderson and the Grimm Brothers. It tells the moving story of a little bird whose flight southward for the winter keeps getting delayed because of the strange requests of a local street beggar.

An inspiring story of risk and sacrifice, The Beggar and the Bluebird teaches children the true meaning of gift-giving, and demonstrates that great love is always rewarded ― though not in ways we can predict.

Anthony DeStefano is the best-selling author of twenty-five Christian books for adults and children. He has received many awards and honors from religious communities throughout the world. In 2002, he was given an honorary Doctorate from the Joint Academic Commission of the National Clergy Council and the Methodist Episcopal Church for “the advancement of Christian beliefs in modern culture.” He is an avid pilot, and lives with his wife, Jordan, in New Jersey.

Richard Cowdrey‘s children’s books include Legend of the Candy Cane, Bad Dog, Marley, and A Very Marley Christmas. His favorite things to draw and paint are the common things seen everywhere in nature. He especially enjoys capturing the expressions, eyes, and gestures of both humans and animals.