Books with title The Cat Who Wanted to Fly

Suzy is a small striped cat with long white whiskers who lives in a French seaside village with a fisherman and his four sons. She likes living in France, chasing butterflies and being stroked the wrong way. She doesn't like straying too far from home. But like all cats, Suzy is very inquisitive - which causes problems when she climbs into the basket of a hot-air balloon, falls asleep, and is carried up, up, and away over the Channel to England!

One day, Suzy found a huge basket in a field. She climbed in, settled in the shade under a stool, and was soon fast asleep. When she woke up, the basket was in the sky! Suzy, the little French cat, has found herself in a hot-air balloon on its way to England! This is the start of Suzy's big adventure as she tries to make her way back home to France. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Jill Tomlinson's heartwarming story has been carefully edited to retain all her gently humorous style, while Paul Howard's lovely pastel images perfectly capture the spirit of this absorbing tale.

The latest book from renowned children's author Julia Johnson. The Goat Who Wanted To Fly is a heartwarming tale about perseverance and having the courage to pursue your dreams, no matter how far they take you. The narrative follows the adventures of a young goat as she tries to find a way to fly. Despite going against the advice of her family, she eventually succeeds in her quest, with the aid of a kind stranger, and meets new friends and danger along the way. Aimed at 3-6-year-olds, the book features pop-up artwork and charming illustrations of the UAE's wildlife and mountains. With short and simple verses, The Goat Who Wanted To Fly is the perfect read for children. The central ideas in the book are life lessons for children: never give up on your dreams and always explore new ways to do things when faced with a challenge. Author Name: Julia Johnson ISBN 9781860634109 40 pages 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm Format: Hardback

Everybody knows that puppies can't fly -- everybody except Puddy Wuddy! As a tiny puppy, Puddy dreams about flying. His dream is so real; he is convinced that he can learn to fly. He imitates the birds on his farm. He runs, leaps, flaps his ears and paddles his feet but he always falls, kerplop! His brothers and sisters make fun of him, but he keeps practicing. His farm animal friends decide to help him. Puddy shows that with hard work and teamwork, he can accomplish his dreams. Ages 3-7

Placed by The International Board on Books for Young People as an outstanding novel for 2011, The Girl Who Wanted to Fly is being exhibited worldwide by IBBY at international book fairs. This absorbing narrative examines the problems encountered by a disabled teenager, Mo Tamworth, but the voyage of self-discovery charted in the story is not limited to the experience of disability. The situations are familiar to all young people negotiating the often confusing transition between childhood and early adulthood. Just as with other young teens, Mo must learn to respect others in order to respect herself. Although the narration is from the point of view of a teenage girl, it offers compelling insights which adults will also find entertaining and instructive.

In this marvelous children's book The Little Bear Who Wanted to Fly, Cubby is a little bear with a serious problem. He is gifted with an amazing curiosity and an imagination that quite often leads him into adventures that even he couldn't imagine. Sitting high up on a limb in the tallest pine tree in the forest, Cubby tries to understand what he sees. His two loyal friends Chatter and Crunch busily study Cubby. Now what is he thinking about? they ask. He is always daydreaming and using his imagination to try and solve mysteries that only he ponders. Chatter and Crunch have noticed that Cubby has been more mysterious than usual. What must he be trying to figure out? His two friends are determined to find out. Little do they know that they are going to play a huge part in Cubby's new and most exciting adventure! The Little Bear Who Wanted to Fly challenges its readers to dream and dream big that no dream is too big or out of reach. The book inspires all children and adults alike to reach for the sky and believe in the impossible.