Overview
Benjamin Birdie wants to fly like all the other birds, like he was meant to! But his mama tells him he isn't quite ready yet. Benjamin doesn't listen, and tries to give flying a go - but falls all the way down from the top of the tree to the forest floor. Now Benjamin Birdie must ask for help from all of the other tree-dwellers to get back to the top of the tree. Charming rhymes and colorful illustrations bring this story about friendship to life and teach the importance of coming together to help someone in need. Children will learn about different exotic animals, what makes each of them special and how each of their unique qualities help get Benjamin back home to his nest!
Full Product Details
Author: Michael Dotsikas ,
Morgan Spicer
Publisher: Brown Books Publishing Group
Imprint: Brown Books Publishing Group
Edition: 2nd ed.
Volume: 01
Dimensions:
Width: 25.90cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 25.70cm
Weight: 0.567kg
ISBN: 9781612549606
ISBN 10: 1612549608
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 26 September 2017
Recommended Age: From 3 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""An endearing adventure with verse that soars!"" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""Benjamin Birdie's First Flight is a masterfully written, spirited and beautifully illustrated work that educates as it entertains. With brilliant storytelling written in rhyme and flawless rhythm and meter, Michael Dotsikas has crafted a stunning children's picture book. Coupled with Morgan Spicer's captivating illustrations, Benjamin Birdie's First Flight is a masterpiece for both children and adults!"" -- The Huffington Post ""The Huffington Post"" ""The rhyming scheme and the story are endearing and engaging, and the lovable expressions of the animals and the muted earth tones of the vintage-style illustrations are captivating."" -- IndiReader ""IndiReader""
Benjamin Birdie's First Flight is a masterfully written, spirited and beautifully illustrated work that educates as it entertains. With brilliant storytelling written in rhyme and flawless rhythm and meter, Michael Dotsikas has crafted a stunning children's picture book. Coupled with Morgan Spicer's captivating illustrations, Benjamin Birdie's First Flight is a masterpiece for both children and adults! -- The Huffington Post The Huffington Post
Author Information
Author Michael Dotsikas is the creator of Benjamin Birdie--the little bird with a BIG dream! He lives in Manorville, New York, with his wife, Dina, and their blended family of five amazing children. He is also an entrepreneur, running his own computer consulting company since 1995. Michael has always fostered a passion for creating stories for children, starting with his own, and plans to continue using this passion to expand Benjamin Birdie's world and adventures. Morgan Spiceris the founder of Bark Point Studio, an illustrator, concept/character designer, animal advocate, ethical vegan, TV/film fanatic, and the proud parent of three rescue dogs. Morgan lives in New York and has illustrated fifteen books while also creating custom animal art for her Bark Point Studio followers. A percentage of a lot of these commissions is donated to animal rescues and shelters across the country. It is her ultimate goal to open an animal rescue, sanctuary, and studio (Bark Pointé) to continue educating youth about the magic, friendship, and responsibility that comes with animal companionship.
