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Calvin can't fly the story of a bookworm birdie

Berne, Jennifer more...

Format: Paperback
Library Classification: Junior Kindergarten
BIC Subjects: Picture storybooks
Publisher: Sterling Juvenile
Imprint: Sterling Juvenile
Publication Date: 7/02/2012
Place of Publication: United States

RRP: $10.99
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This title is suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years old. Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs and other fascinating things. The other birds call him "geeky beaky," but Calvin just ruffles his feathers and buries his beak in a book. Yet, when it comes time to migrate, poor Calvin suddenly realises he can't fly! His sisters, brothers and cousins carry him into the air. On their way south, the winds blow hard, the trees bend and the air starts to smell strange. It's a hurricane and only Calvin can save the day, because he has read about it! Witty illustrations, an endearing hero and a delightful story make this a true celebration of the pleasures of reading.

"The irresistible story of a proud bookworm will put smiles on the faces of readers of all ages. Calvin is a young starling with a huge family. While his brothers, sisters and 67,432 cousins are off discovering nature and learning to fly, Calvin is content to keep his beak in a good book--books will take him places his wings never could, after all. When the season changes and it is time to migrate, Calvin realizes he was too busy learning...to learn how to fly! His loving family find a way to bring him along, but they run into treacherous weather along their journey. Luckily, Calvin has read just what to do and saves his entire flock. The illustrations are wildly original and full of funny details (check out the highly technical flight classes and the cows' lipstick). With their stick legs, flat heads and fluffy hair(s), the starlings are endearingly comical. Between its heartwarming (but never treacly) story and quirky illustrations, this tale should be a staple among book-loving fami

Title: Calvin can't fly
Subtitle: the story of a bookworm birdie
Contributors: By (author) Jennifer Berne ; Illustrated by Keith Bendis

ISBN 13: 9781402797286
ISBN 10: 1402797281

Publisher: Sterling Juvenile
Imprint: Sterling Juvenile
Publication Date: 7/02/2012
Place of Publication: New York, United States
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BIC Subjects: Picture storybooks
NBS Classification: Picture Books
Dewey Classification: 813.6 (DC23)

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Height: 254mm
Width: 254mm