Books with title Flying Lessons

Facing fears can be scary...Owly and Wormy love making new friends, and when they spot an unfamiliar animal flying through the trees, they can't wait to meet her! Unfortunately, Shadow the flying squirrel doesn't want to be friends with Owly because she's afraid of him. Wormy tries to convince Shadow that she can trust Owly, but she's still scared... When Wormy gets stuck high up in a tree, Owly's own fear of flying keeps him grounded. Can Owly overcome his fears? And will Shadow be able to do the same?Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!

The first title in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author Maeve Friel. On Jessica’s tenth birthday she discovers she is a young witch…The first in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author, Maeve Friel. Jessica thinks she is an ordinary ten-year-old girl but by the end of this first book, she is on the way to becoming a very bright young witch! When she sees the broomstick for sale outside Miss Strega’s hardware shop, Jessica is intrigued. for on the price label it also says: Flying Lessons Extra. Jessica can’t resist peeking inside the shop and ends up beginning her first lesson in witchcraft. Jessica learns that there is more to learn about flying a broomstick than meets the eye. First, you have to use the branches as gears – so the twigs must be in front of you, not behind you as every other witchy book show. The foremost twigs are for twirling, zooming, spinning, ducking, diving, moon-vaulting, and star falling. The Eject twig, is for getting rid of unwanted hangers on, Goblins, dragons – any sort of pest that tries to hitch a ride. Join Jess as she works towards her Flying Certificate and becomes a GASP of BR[EATH] in other words, a Graduate Airborne Spinner of Broom Riders [Earth and the Heavens]!

The year was 1911 and there was going to be an aviation race. There was a $50,000 prize to the first aviator who could fly across America in 30 days or less. Flying Lessons is the story of the aviator Cal Rodgers' flight of the Vin Fiz as seen through the eyes of an 11 year-old boy from Middletown, New York...the first stop on Cal Rodgers' historic flight.Young Giuseppe "Joe" DeTura is captivated by flight and can't believe that he was going to witness history in his hometown. The story allows the reader to experience the flight of the Vin Fiz and see what it was like for young Joe DeTura and how his friendship developed with Cal Rodgers...the man who promised to give him flying lessons.Along the way, Joe learns more about himself, his talent for writing...and his father.

The doves flock together, nest together, and sing together. In the winter they travel south, in the spring they return north. Then one day a new bird flies on the scene. A big, noisy bird with twin engines and lots of legroom. The strange new bird ruffles the flock's feathers. But even as the doves turn their backs on him, their unwelcome companion makes himself quite useful. He might even teach them a new way to fly. . . .Gilbert Ford's debut picture book combines the right amount of silliness with a heartwarming message about finding one's place in the world.

“One day, Lola and Luella were lying in the grass, watching the clouds go by...”Flying Lessons, a fanciful story about two young girls and a wonderful adventure with their great-grandmother, celebrates these special women in our lives and the seemingly endless fount of wisdom and knowledge they maintain. Beautifully illustrated with bright, cheerful colors.

Ages 9 - 12. Hoover, a crotchety old barn owl, makes a surprising discovery while searching for a much-needed meal. He finds Robbie, a young robin, alone in a nest. Robbie’s family has flown south for the winter, leaving him behind. Nosy Hoover must find out how this happened, and how Robbie has survived without his parents. Bit by bit, Hoover unravels Robbie’s secret. A special friendship develops between Hoover and Robbie. Hoover comes to realize that Robbie will starve unless the young robin does the one thing he fears most. Hoover must convince Robbie to face that fear.Flying Lessons is a story about finding freedom through facing your fears, and realizing that helping someone, even with the best of intentions, doesn’t always help them learn the lesson of life.Author Jan Krauel grew up in Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University. She is also the author of The Land of Misfit Bugs. She resides in Texas.This chapter book is appropriate for intermediate readers, but it can also be enjoyed as a read-aloud by beginning and emergent readers.

Ten year-old Nick Murphy has a great love of airplanes—something he learned from his mom, who is an Air Force pilot. She’s teaching him to fly and, together, they take to the skies in everything from an old World War I biplane to the most modern jet fighter. The only problem is, it’s all in his imagination. Confused and overwhelmed by grief over her death, Nick isn’t ready to go on without her. But real-life battles are raging, at home and at school, and he needs to face them, without his mom by his side... and learning to fly solo might just be the best way to say goodbye.

Owly and Wormy love making new friends, and when they spot an unfamiliar animal flying through the trees, they can't wait to meet her! Unfortunately, Shadow the flying squirrel doesn't want to be friends with Owly because she's afraid of him. Wormy tries to convince Shadow that she can trust Owly, but she's still scared... When Wormy gets stuck high up in a tree, Owly's own fear of flying keeps him grounded. Can Owly overcome his fears? And will Shadow be able to do the same?Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!

In Flying Lessons, Owly figures out why he can't fly, and helps another forest creature with his own flying problems. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid. Already winning fans around the world, Owly is not to be missed.