Jacob's Fantastic Flight

Name: Jacob's Fantastic Flight
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SKU: 9781733121262
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By Philip Waechter

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Summary

Jacob's Fantastic Flight follows young Jacob, who has the remarkable ability to fly. When his family plans a seaside trip, Jacob decides to fly there himself. Along his journey, he befriends new companions, embarks on exciting adventures, and, with his bird friends, outsmarts a devious birdcatcher to save one of their own. This charming tale explores themes of independence, kindness, and embracing the unknown, beautifully illustrated and filled with warmth.
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Description

Age range 3 to 6

Jacob has a special gift - he can fly!

When his parents plan a trip to the sea, Jacob says he will fly there himself. Along the way, he meets new friends and has wonderful adventures. And when his bird friends need help, Jacob and the flock work together to rescue their friend and outsmart the nefarious birdcatcher.

With gorgeous illustrations and a humorous, resonant story about independence, kindness, and embracing the unknown, Jacob's Fantastic Flight shows what happens when a child uses their strengths and differences to help others in need. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks.

Teacher's notes are available here

An Air & Space Smithsonian Best Children's Book of 2020

'High-flying humour and heart.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

'Waechter's assured, Roald Dahl-leaning storytelling, rendered in a delightful to read translation, offers a whimsical flight of fancy to readers feeling wanderlust.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review

'Lessons are delivered with a light hand in this thoroughly charming read for young children, combining the wonders of the world with just a touch of magic.' - School Library Journal

'Waechter's amusing and extremely detailed drawings will give young readers something intriguing to find on each page. An instant classic.' - Air & Space Smithsonian

'Delightful...filled with intricate and charming details...a most unexpected and unusual 'what I did on my...vacation' tale.' - Booklist, starred review

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781733121262

Publisher: Blue Dot Kids Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Blue Dot Kids Press

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Translated by Elisabeth Lauffer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Philip Waechter

About the Author

Philip Waechter is a celebrated author and illustrator from Germany, Born in Frankfurt, Germany, he studied communications design in Mainz, majoring in illustration.

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