Igor: The Bird Who Couldn't Sing    by Satoshi Kitamura Order:  USA  Can Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2005 (2005) Hardcover Read an Excerpt     Reviewed by Hilary Daninhirsch Igor is eagerly anticipating his first spring so he can sing with the rest of the birds. The only problem is, he discovers, much to his dismay, that he has no talent for singing. Igor practices his heart out, and even takes music lessons, but to no avail. He simply cannot sing and is the laughingstock of the whole bird community. Lonely and ashamed, Igor flies around the world, but wherever he goes, he hears music. One day, thinking he is alone, he belts out a song or two and inadvertently awakens a long-extinct dodo bird, who appreciates Igor's singing, and so gives the bird a confidence boost. The premise is a good one, though the story falters a bit at the end. The illustrations are simple and colorful, drawn in Kitamura's usual playful style. Overall, this is a pretty good book about finding your inner musician, and hence, your true nature. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews