Why Can't I Fly?: Rita Golden Gelman

by Rita Golden Gelman

Book Overview

A monkey named Minnie wants to learn to fly. Hello Reading Level 2.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590405063
• ISBN13: 9780590405065
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Preschool Circle Time

I am a preschool teacher and found this story in a box of my husband's old books. When reading it, the kids love to join in and say 'goodbye' and 'I can...flop!'. Its the only story so far that has gotten all of my kids to sit and listen in circle time at school! The 4 year-olds give this a thumbs up!

Move over, Dr. Seuss!

This charming book sends my two- and four-year-olds into hysterics every time we read it. A little monkey (Minnie) attempts to fly to no avail, and continues to get bad advice from his winged friends. It really tickles the little ones' funny bones every time Minnie flops instead of flying. I can't believe it wasn't written by Seuss--the text is just as tight and well-rhymed as his books.

I finally found IT!

I read this when I was a 7 year old child in the 70s... I have looked a lot of places (libraries, stores, etc.) for the past ten years to no avail...This book is a wonderful example of what good friends are like. I got teary eyed when I told my wife about the story. I definitley plan on purchasing this for my children.

A Classic for Kids of ALL Ages!

I found this book at a yard sale when my oldest son was about 5 yrs. old. He loved this book so much that I could literally read it by heart to him. Later, my youngest son fell in love with this fantastic book. The rhythm and fun captured by the author is rarely found in childrens' books. I intend to buy a new copy for our new grandbaby.

Great book, children love to tell you the next line!

My 5 year old grandson who cannot read yet, fell in love with this book. I wish I could find a copy to buy for him or even to check out at the library. The copy we saw belongs to his great-aunt and she is not parting with it!