An exquisitely beautiful modern folk tale about love and freedom and a stunning gift to treasure from the astonishingly talented illustrator of Animalphabet by Julia Donaldson. Starbird's songs weave the richest dreams and delight all who hear him, but when the Moon King traps him in a cage, the colour and life in his voice begin to drip away. What follows is an entirely original story with the feel of a timeless myth, with the message that that captivity dims even the brightest star. An original fable about freedom and love, Starbird is a unique book that shimmers with metallic silver foil throughout, alongside Sharon King-Chai's intricate and stunning illustrations of flora and fauna. A heartfelt, lyrical story, and an exquisite gift for any child or adult.