Winner at the 2016 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards “Bear wants to fly!” is the amazing news that has all of the forest animals talking. Some of them think it’s impossible, but . . .why not give it a try? Bear Wants to Fly is an emotional tale about the benefits of working as a team, and the importance of fighting for your dreams, however impossible they may seem. Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 690L
In this marvelous children?s book The Little Bear Who Wanted to Fly, Cubby is a little bear with a serious problem. He is gifted with an amazing curiosity and an imagination that quite often leads him intoadventures that even he couldn?t imagine. Sitting high up on a limb in the tallest pine tree in the forest, Cubby tries tounderstand what hesees. His two loyal friends Chatter and Crunch busily study Cubby. ?Now what is he thinking about?? they ask. He is always daydreaming and using his imagination to try and solve mysteries that only he ponders. Chatter and Crunch have noticed that Cubby has been more mysterious than usual. What must he be trying to figure out? His two friends are determined to find out. Little do they know that they are going to play a huge part in Cubby?s new and most exciting adventure!The Little Bear Who Wanted to Fly challenges its readers to dream ? and dream big ? that no dream is too big or out of reach. The book inspires all children and adults alike to reach for the sky and believe in the impossible.
Unwilling to settle down for his winter sleep, Little Brown Bear heads south with a flock of geese, but eventually he finds that he misses his nice bed at home.
Who says dogs can’t fly? Meet Zora: a dog with a big dream and an even bigger personality. All Zora wants to do is learn how to fly so she can catch that pesky squirrel in her yard. But try as she might to prove to her friend Tully—a skeptical cat—that dogs truly can fly, nothing seems to work. Until Zora finds the right motivation, that is. Kathy Stinson’s charming story of perseverance is beautifully brought to life by Brandon James Scott’s exuberant and wonderfully expressive illustration. Touching on themes of optimism and determination in the face of failure, The Dog Who Wanted to Fly is a book anyone—even a cat—will love.
"When Bear can't sleep, he goes on an adventure and discovers the wonders of New York City--a parade, Central Park, hot dogs, and more! But when he finally gets tired and looks for a place to rest, he learns why it's called the city that never sleeps"--Dust jacket flap.
Flip-Flop the penguin wants to fly so badly, he makes himself wings, but they don't help. When his pal Polar Bear pushes him down their favorite slide, Flip-Flop unexpectedly lands in the sea. Suddenly he finds he can do something thats a lot like flying. Full color.
A message of love, support, and empowerment, from bestselling author Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson, Caldecott Honoree and creator of the New York Times Bestseller You Matter. just in case you want to fly here's some wind and here's the sky Funny and sweet, told with lyrical text and bright, unexpected illustrations, Just in Case You Want to Fly is a celebration of heading off on new adventures--and of knowing your loved ones will always have your back when you need them. A joyful, inclusive cast of children fly, sing, and wish their way across the pages, with everything they could ever need--a cherry if you need a snack, and if you get itchy here's a scratch on the back--to explore the world around them. Bold illustrations created by Christian Robinson, creator of You Matter, bring out the humor and warmth of the poetic text, teasing out new meanings and adding delightful details that will have you turning the pages again and again. Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson, the creators of the award-winning When's My Birthday?, have teamed up again to create a perfect book to share with the little ones you love--to give them everything they need to go out into the world, and reassure them you'll always be waiting to welcome them home. Whether it's for big milestones like graduations or holidays, or quiet bedtimes and cozy moments together, Just In Case You Want to Fly is made for sharing, with gentle humor and sweet reassurances. A Bank Street Best Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit
In Suzanne Bloom's lovable story, the seventh in the popular Goose and Bear series, Bear discovers that not getting what you want isn't always a bad thing. In fact, it may lead to something surprising. Bear wishes he could fly. He wants to swoop and glide and feel the wind in his fur. Yet no matter how hard he flaps his arms, he can't get off the ground. Goose and Fox offer support, but Bear remains earthbound—until he hears music. Suddenly, Bear is gliding and swooping and light on his feet.
