Landing with Wings

Name: Landing with Wings
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760296957
Price: 29.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Trace Balla

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Summary

Landing with Wings by Trace Balla is a gentle and heartwarming story about a young girl named Miri who moves to a new place with her mother. As she explores her new environment, she forms connections with nature and learns to adjust and embrace her new surroundings, discovering the beauty and friendships that come with change. This beautifully illustrated children's book offers insights into adaptation and growth.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this captivating tale if you're looking for a heartwarming children's story about connection and discovery. Set against the backdrop of nature, this book beautifully explores themes of belonging and understanding one's place in the world, perfect for young readers who appreciate thoughtful narratives and enchanting illustrations.

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Miri's been on the move and now she's finding her feet, her freedom, her community, and her home, treading lightly all the way.

A story about spreading your wings and putting down roots in an ancient land.

From the much-loved creator of Rivertime (WINNER: Readings Prize and Wilderness Society Award) and Rockhopping (WINNER: CBCA Awards).

'Another lovely adventure from Trace Balla. Rich in country and family, deep in care for the future.' — BRUCE PASCOE

'A beautiful book about being connected to the world at ground level. I feel like I've made a new friend through Trace's exquisitely accessible drawings and gentle prose.' — ALISON LESTER

'Reminiscent of Alison Lester and Roland Harvey, Landing with Wings is a story about moving slowly, looking carefully and remaining curious, and it is a book that leads by example. In her loving portrait of community life in Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Balla achieves something like a contemporary visual bush poetry. It is spellbinding.' — Books+Publishing

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Landing with Wings by Trace Balla is praised for its richly detailed illustrations and its seamless integration of nature and community themes, set on Dja Dja Wurrung country with traditional language woven throughout. Reviewers commend the book's ability to encourage readers of all ages to slow down and engage with the natural world, with Miri's story highlighting the importance of gentle observation and cultural connection. The book is celebrated for its delicate yet powerful storytelling, resonating with themes of hope and appreciation for the environment, making it a cherished addition to any collection.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760296957

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 538g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Trace Balla

About the Author

Trace Balla is often found sketching in nature, riding her bike, dancing, and growing vegies in her garden in central Victoria. Her background is in illustration, community arts, art therapy, animation, and writing songs and stories, and she enjoys visiting schools and festivals to talk about her work. Trace's previous books have been highly acclaimed, winning the CBCA Book of the Year Award, Readings Children's Book Prize, and Wilderness Society's Environment Award for Children's Literature, as well as being shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards and Adelaide Festival Awards for Children's Literature.

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