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The White Raven

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Pub Date May 05 2026 | Archive Date May 20 2026

Publisher Spotlight | Red Comet Press


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Description

★ "Stunning spreads infused with warm, opalescent hues . . . Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking." –Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

The White Raven is a poignant journey of self-acceptance, belonging, and the courage to rise above rejection to find light, love, and home.

From acclaimed author Kathryn Otoshi comes The White Raven, a lyrical and deeply moving picture book that asks powerful questions about identity, empathy, and acceptance.

When a raven is born different, it must navigate the fear and loneliness of being cast out—but with a child’s kindness and a resilient spirit, this white raven discovers what it means to be seen, loved, and free. Through evocative prose and timeless themes, The White Raven gently invites readers of all ages to reflect on what it truly means to belong and the healing power of compassion.

Inspired by real-life ravens with leucism, this story is a beautiful reminder that our differences can become our wings.

★ "Stunning spreads infused with warm, opalescent hues . . . Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking." –Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

The White Raven is a poignant journey of self-acceptance...


Advance Praise

"Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"The illustrations are a potent mix of ethereal beauty and narrative strength. " - School Library Journal

"Still, the book creates a gentle game of hide and seek for patient young readers, with the white raven almost hidden in initial spreads, tucked between branches, and then emerging in its true glorious self. An author's note mentions leucism, a condition that can create white ravens, which inspired the story's focus on how animals (and people) with differences are treated. " - Bulletin of the Ctenter for Children's Books


"Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"The illustrations are a potent mix of ethereal beauty and narrative strength. " - School Library Journal

"Still, the book...


Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781636551944
PRICE $19.99 (USD)
PAGES 40

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