Overview
Two best friends follow their flights of fancy in this charming early reader graphic novel. Best friends Willa and Wade really want to fly. Sure, Willa's an ostrich and Wade's a penguin. But there must be something they can think of that will get them off the ground! The two thorough thinkers try different ways - from pirouettes to pogo sticks - to catch some air. But while they do a lot of trying, it doesn't lead to any flying! Will the friends ever find a way to reach their lofty goal? Judith Henderson's graphic novel series for early readers features two lovable characters with an adventurous spirit and loads of heart. What the pair learn here is that, while ingenuity and effort can sometimes bring great results, having your best friend beside you to enjoy the experience is what really matters. Sara Sarhangpour's expressive illustrations, just a few per spread, supply just the right amount of humor and sweetness. With a lighthearted touch, this book encourages readers to follow their curiosity and try out their ideas, and provides child-friendly explorations of science concepts like forces and motion, properties of air and characteristics of flight. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: Judith Henderson is a writer, composer and producer, and is the author of Dee and Apostrofee, AAAlligator! and others. She created the theme song for the Emmy Award-winning show Arthur and has composed for many other shows as well. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. Sara Sarhangpour is an illustrator who creates silly and heartwarming drawings and comics. She studied Illustration at Seneca College and lives with her best friend and senior dog, Teddy, in Toronto. SELLING POINTS: . First title in a new graphic novel series for early readers . Introduces two lovable characters with an adventurous spirit and loads of heart . Encourages readers to follow their curiosity, while exploring concepts like force, motion and flight
Full Product Details
Author: Judith Henderson ,
Sara Sarhangpour
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Imprint: Kids Can Press
ISBN: 9781525308420
ISBN 10: 1525308424
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 13 June 2024
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
... a sweet, gentle picture book about friendship and belonging.--Kirkus Reviews (Praise for This Is a Dog Book!) A fable-like tale full of gentle twists that emphasize questioning assumptions and creative problem solving.--Publishers Weekly (Praise for AAAlligator!) The trope of the unlikely friendship delivered with a traditional feel and a modern message.--Kirkus Reviews (Praise for AAAlligator!)
Author Information
Judith Henderson is a writer, composer and producer, and the author of AAAlligator!, This Is a Dog Book!, the Willa and Wade series and many other books for children. She created the theme song for the Emmy Award-winning show Arthur and has composed for many other shows as well. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. Sara Sarhangpour is an Iranian Canadian illustrator from Toronto who creates silly and heartwarming drawings and comics. She loves all things cute and creepy (from cute little animals to campy '80s horror films) and hopes the whimsicality and humour of her work resonates with readers. She studied Illustration at Seneca College, and her clients include the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Chickadee Magazine and Kids Can Press.
