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Unflappable
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A witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, starring three endearing flightless birds determined to get aloft. But all they do is fall, fall, fall.
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A witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, starring three endearing flightless birds determined to get aloft.
Three flightless friends long to feel the wind beneath their wings. So, they try, and try, and try to fly. But all they do is fall, fall, fall. Flying, it turns out, is hard.
Will they give up—or get up Celebrating resiliency, persistence, and the power of “yet,” easy-to-read text and distinctive artwork by award-winning and bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon encourage and inspire readers young and old who aspire to learn a new skill or to make a dream come true.
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Unflappable by Matthew Ward is praised for its portrayal of perseverance and self-belief, resonating well with young readers as they pursue their own dreams. The characters are admired for their optimistic and persistent nature, encouraging children to overcome challenges with determination. Both Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal highlight the book's charming narrative and the positive influence of its characters on young minds.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780358400059
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 December 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Clarion Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Scott Magoon
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 354g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Scott Magoon is an art director who has written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, such as the bestselling, Schneider Family Book Award winner Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship, the Spoon series by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and his own Linus the Little Yellow Pencil and The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot! He lives in Massachusetts. Matthew Ward is the author of the middle grade novels The Fantastic Family Whipple and War of the World Records. He lives in San Diego with his wife and three sons. Unflappable is his first picture book.
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