Why Can't I Fly?

by Ken Brown

Book Overview

Ostrich wants to fly like all the other birds. He tries to jump off a big sand dune, then a big rock - to no avail. He finally builds a flying machine and with the aid of other birds he takes off. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385412088
• ISBN13: 9780385412087
• Release Date: May 1990
• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Charming and Uplifting!

Ostrich is always asking sparrow "Why can't I fly?" Sparrow's answers of; your neck is too long, your legs are too long, and your wings are too small are refuted by ostrich with examples of other birds with those traits that have no trouble flying. When sparrow suggests that ostrich doesn't try hard enough,ostrich sets out to prove to sparrow and himself that he CAN fly! A series of disastrous attempts at building flying machines leave him emmbarrassed in front of his friends. His final try is a whole different story and gives new meaning to the word friendship! My daughter and I cheered as ostrich finally realizes his life-long dream! Ken Brown hits a home run with his debut book!

Heart warming

This is a heartwarming story about being able to always depend on your friends. Ken Brown's ability with watercolors give his brightly colored characters expressions that will tug on your heart.