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A delightfully funny story about friendship and seasonal change from the multi-award-winning Julia Donaldson.

A tale of friendship and exploration, perfect for children learning to read. By Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo.

When Apollo the swallow flies to Africa, Chack the blackbird wants to send him a message. But Africa is far away. Can a jumpy dolphin,... Read Full Overview

Apollo the swallow and Chack the blackbird are friends. When Apollo flies to Africa, Chack wants to send him a message. But Africa is a long way away. Will the message ever reach him?

Apollo the Swallow and Chack the Blackbird meet in the garden as fledglings when they are both learning to fly. Apollo explains that he is practicing flying to Africa--but Chack doesn't believe him. Chack tells Apollo that the blossom on his favorite tree will eventually turn... Read Full Overview

Apollo the swallow and Chack the blackbird are friends. When Apollo flies to Africa, Chack wants to send him a message. But Africa is a long way away. Will the message ever reach him?