Fly With the Birds: A Word and Rhyme Book

by Richard Edwards, Satoshi Kitamura

A first vocabulary book for small children follows a young girl through the day, from early in the morning until late at night, as she takes part in a variety of familiar activities and imaginative escapades.

24 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Richard Edwards was born in Tonbridge, Kent, and has since lived in Italy, France and Spain. He is an acclaimed writer for children and has written over 20 picture books and books of poetry for children. He divides his time between Edinburgh and Barcelona.

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite children's book authors and illustrators, I've had this (and many other) Satoshi Kitamura book on my shelves for ages, and even though I am now officially a senior citizen, I'm keeping this one as I winnow down my book shelves. Lovely, simple illustrations that can be complex at the same time, with a charming story and the bonus of being a rhyming and word book to build vocabulary for a young child.

[Zahava Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personal Reaction: Super cute book full of vocabulary words and some rhyming with awesome illustrations to go with it. I love that it is a story that follows a little kid throughout the day and hits on all the big topics of the day (clothes, pets/animals, transportation, food, eating, weather, school supplies and subjects, nature, underwater, and bedtime).
Purposes:
Read Aloud- This would be an excellent book to start off a unit on daily routines and all the elements and nouns that are a part of each day. This is a lesson that we sometimes forget the kindergarten age still needs considering they are only 5.
Independent Reading- I would assign this book with a very creative and imaginative student who loves to look at every little detail and element of objects within their life. This book really explores detail and the options of the mind in a simplistic way.
For Narrative- A great foundational book for students first learning about the balance between daily routine and imagination. This would further develop into looking at reality and fiction for students.