Jacob's Fantastic Flight

(Hardback)

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Age range 3 to 6

Jacob has a special gift he can fly!

When his parents plan a trip to the sea, Jacob says he will fly there himself. Along the way, he meets new friends and has wonderful adventures. And when his bird friends need help, Jacob and the flock work together to rescue their friend and outsmart the nefarious birdcatcher.

With gorgeous illustrations and a humorous, resonant story about independence, kindness, and embracing the unknown,Jacob's Fantastic Flightshows what happens when a child uses their strengths and differences to help others in need. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks.

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An Air & Space Smithsonian Best Childrens Book of 2020

'High-flying humour and heart.' Kirkus Reviews, starred review

'Waechter's assured, Roald Dahl-leaning storytelling, rendered in a delightful to read translation, offers a whimsical flight of fancy to readers feeling wanderlust.' Publishers Weekly, starred review

'Lessons are delivered with a light hand in this thoroughly charming read for young children, combining the wonders of the world with just a touch of magic.' School Library Journal

'Waechters amusing and extremely detailed drawings will give young readers something intriguing to find on each page. An instant classic.' Air & Space Smithsonian

'Delightfulfilled with intricate and charming detailsa most unexpected and unusual what I did on myvacation tale.' Booklist, starred review

Reviews

"High-flying humor and heart." Kirkus Reviews, starred review Waechters assured, Roald Dahl-leaning storytelling, rendered in a delightful to read translation, offers a whimsical flight of fancy to readers feeling wanderlust. Publishers Weekly, starred review Delightfulfilled with intricate and charming detailsa most unexpected and unusual what I did on my vacation tale. Booklist, starred review "Lessons are delivered with a light hand in this thoroughly charming read for young children, combining the wonders of the world with just a touch of magic. School Library Journal

Author Bio

Philip Waechter is a celebrated author and illustrator from Germany, Born in Frankfurt, Germany, he studied communications design in Mainz, majoring in illustration.