Why Can't I Fly?

by Ken Brown

Ostrich fulfills a dream with a little help from his bird friends.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

40 pages, Hardcover

First published February 15, 1990

About the author

Ken Brown studied illustration at Birmingham Art College in England. Brown has served both as writer-illustrator and as illustrator for numerous children’s books.
Ken and Tammy have been married for 23 years and they have three daughters and one son. They feel blessed to be together. They both are passionate in what they do and have found joy throughout the years working together on their projects. Writing a book together has been rewarding and has helped bring them even closer to each other."

Reviews

[Shahla hajatnia]

As a teacher I feel so excited everytime I read this to my kids 🥺

[Illey]

This definitely one of the most heart-warming stories ever!! I absolutely loved it.

[Bryan Wanlass]

fun

[Alissa Faust]

First off, I loved the illustrations! This is a story of an ostrich who can’t fly. He tries various things to fly. In the end, his friends help him succeed.

[Newmoon]

Beautiful illustrated children's book about an ostrich who wants to learn how to fly. The surprise ending reminds us how we need each other.

[Laura]

Silly story. Lovely illustrations.