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Just in Case You Want to Fly

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In Just in Case You Want to Fly, Julie Fogliano delivers a comforting poetic journey that assures young readers they have everything they need for life's adventures. With whimsical illustrations accompanying the gentle prose, the book encourages exploration and imagination, offering a sense of safety and support in whatever path they choose.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This enchanting tale is perfect for young readers, offering gentle encouragement and whimsical illustrations. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that inspire imagination and independence, as it provides delightful reassurance for children preparing to take on new adventures or challenges.

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From the creators of the award-winning When’s My Birthday? comes an inspirational book that will comfort and support through any challenge.

just in case you want to fly

here's some wind and here's the sky...

What else might you need? A song. Your favourite giraffe. And a map to find your way home again.

This tender, contemplative picture book is about growing up. It’s about parents giving their children the gifts, no matter how quiet or small, to succeed and to navigate the world on their own. And it’s about the connection that binds a parent and child… because no matter how far they fly or who they become, they will always have home.

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_Just in Case You Want to Fly_ is praised for its beautiful paper-cut illustrations by Christian Robinson, which depict diverse children engaged in joyful play. The book conveys a touching message about the enduring connection between parents and children, even when they are apart, and offers a heart-warming perspective on the gifts shared with children as they prepare to grow and become independent.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406394269

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christian Robinson
  • Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Julie Fogliano is the New York Times bestselling author of And Then It’s Spring and If You Want to See a Whale. She is the recipient of the 2013 Ezra Jack Keats Award and her books have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. Julie lives in the Hudson Valley in the USA with her husband and three children.
Christian Robinson is an award-winning illustrator of books for young readers, including Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker and his Newbery Medal and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street, which was a New York Times bestseller. Christian is also an animator and has previously worked with both the Sesame Street Workshop and Pixar Animation Studios. He lives in San Francisco, USA. Find him online at theartoffun.com and on Instagram as @theartoffun.

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