Why Should I Walk? I Can Fly!
Written by Ann Ingalls
Illustrated by Rebecca Evans
This cute rhyming story follows a baby robin as it shakily learns to fly like mama. Not only are those first “steps” difficult, but the presence of a cat makes concentration especially challenging. Of course, it’s a rocky start, but the bird soon finds that the effort to try new things can be well worth it.
Wonderful illustrations make for a thoroughly enjoyable experience for readers. They can feel the baby bird’s struggle, the pride of the mother bird, the possible amusement of the sparrows as they watch, the malevolence of the cat, and more. The bird even watches while sister does ballet moves.
In addition to the lesson to keep trying, readers will learn a lot about birds – American robins in particular and what makes a bird in general. They will also learn about predators and the circle of life. As is usual for this publisher, extensive suggestions for further learning accompany the text, with links for even more learning. STEM is not just an acronym.
Title: Why Should I Walk? I Can Fly!- Author: Ann Ingalls
- Illustrator: Rebecca Evans
- Publisher: Dawn Publications, 2019
- Reviewer: Sue Poduska
- Format: Paperback, 32 pages
- Grade Level: 1 to 3
- Genre: Nature, Young birds
- ISBN: 978-1-58469-639-1
- Extras: Explore More – For Kids, Explore More – For Teachers and Parents