Odette: A Springtime in Paris

A gentle story of a friendship between an old man --- an accordian player in the Paris Metro --- and a little bird, Odette, whom he adopts. When autumn comes, the bird migrates: she returns in the spring with her mate but all that remains of the old man is his hat --- in a tree: the ideal place for new life to begin. Dumas' illustrations create a strong Parisian atmosphere, but I do feel that the book is rather overpriced and this could well deter potential buyers.