One morning, circus promoter Mr. Mister Man wanders off into the forest and happens upon a motley band of birds whose songs are ten times more beautiful than his favorite radio tunes. Hearing dollar signs, he unfurls a lengthy contract and persuades a bird named Sullivan to leave the forest to sing in his circus. But when stardom behind bars isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, Sullivan’s friends must devise a plan to win their friend back from Mister’s diabolical grasp. Sullivan’s Solo is the first in a series of children’s books being produced by Smile and Nod that are intended to be a set of modern folktales that gently and humorously impart the importance of building strong communities & standing up for your beliefs. Lavishly illustrated in full color by internationally renowned artist Ben Woodward, Sullivan’s Solo will delight art lovers of all ages as well as anyone who’s ever wished they read the fine print before signing that circus contract.