Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares

Red and Lulu is a Christmas picture book by Matt Tavares about two cardinals separated from their evergreen home and trying to find each other again. Its 40-page story pairs a seasonal New York setting with themes of love and reunion, making it suited to shared reading with young children.

At a glance

A seasonal story follows cardinals Red and Lulu after they are separated from the evergreen tree where they live.
The listing describes a Christmas tale set around New York City, with themes of love and being reunited.
Listed for reading ages 3–7 and preschool level and up.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$28.07~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

A clear seasonal storyline about separation, hope and reunion gives families a natural theme for shared reading.
Customer feedback notes an emotional balance of sadness and happiness, alongside praise for the illustrations.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date	19 September 2017
Language	English
Print length	40 pages
Reading age	3 - 7 years
Grade level	Preschool and up
ISBN-10	0763677337
ISBN-13	978-0763677336

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	27.9 x 1 x 24.8 cm
Weight listed	510 g

What to know before buying

The story includes separation and sadness before the reunion, which may matter when choosing a book for a particularly sensitive young child.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Families looking for a Christmas picture book to read together with preschool and early primary-aged children.
Gift buyers seeking a seasonal story about love, separation and finding one another.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,322 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as delightful to read, including with grandchildren, and appreciates a heartwarming story that balances sadness with happiness. Readers also praise the illustrations. This feedback suits buyers looking for a shared seasonal read with an emotional arc, though the story does include separation before the reunion. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive, but ratings alone do not explain individual readers' reasons.

Positive themes

Customers praise the story's heartwarming balance of sadness and happiness.
Customers describe it as delightful to read with grandchildren.
The illustrations receive positive feedback for their beauty.

Frequently asked questions

What is Red and Lulu about?

Two cardinals make their home in an evergreen tree, but after they are separated, they try to find each other again. The listing frames the story around Christmas, New York City and the importance of being surrounded by love.

What age is Red and Lulu listed for?

The listed reading age is 3 - 7 years, with a grade level of Preschool and up.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 40 pages.