About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels small or overlooked in a world of bigger, louder personalities. It is the perfect remedy for a child who needs to see that 'ordinary' appearances can hide extraordinary strength and resilience. Through the lens of the humble swift, children learn that being small is no barrier to achieving monumental feats through persistence and focus. This evocative nonfiction narrative follows a single female swift on her ten month, seven thousand mile migration from Africa to Europe. It explores themes of bravery, endurance, and the quiet wonder of the natural world. While it is packed with scientific facts, the lyrical prose and collage art make it feel like a grand adventure. It is an ideal choice for building a child's sense of self-efficacy and global awareness.
What Parents Should Know
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The book is secular and direct in its approach to nature. It depicts the reality of the food chain and the physical toll of migration, but does so with a sense of wonder rather than trauma. The resolution is hopeful and circular, emphasizing the return to home and the start of a new generation.
