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George Flies South. Simon James (2012)

by Simon James(Favorite Author)

3.59 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1406338427 (ISBN13: 9781406338423)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Walker & Company

review 1: Ready or not George must learn to fly and migrate south for the winter. George narrowly escapes a strong gust of wind, a speeding car, a boat ride, a night in a construction site, and a hungry cat all while attempting to fly. When there is nothing left of George's little nest he conjures up all his strength and flaps his wings as hard as he can. Now that George is ready, he and his mother can fly south. "George Flies South" is appropriate for ages 3+ (Grades PreK+). I feel like this book gives mixed messages. First, George is not ready to learn to fly and is happy to spend more time in his nest even though other birds are leaving and migrating south. His mother goes along with this and lets George call the shots. I feel like instead of encouraging George to fly, th... moree mother bird continues to serve him worms and cater to his fears. George doesn't attempt to fly until his nest disintegrates around him while falling through the air. Aside from that, I thought the book was cute and simple. It would make a perfect bedtime story.
review 2: As winter nears all the birds are heading South. All the birds except George. George's mother is trying to teach him to fly, but he just can't seem to do it, especially since he loves his nest too much. When his mother leaves to catch some worms trouble begins as a strong gust of wind carries George, along with his nest, off into the city. George begins the adventure of his life. Followed by his mother the entire way, George stays tucked in his nest as he rides it from a car, a boat, a crane, and finally ending up on the top of a sky scraper under contruction. When a cat pounces on George's nest it is knocked from the tall building. Twig by twig, the nest begins to fall apart until George is left alone, falling. With a huge breath and beat of his wings, George learns to fly at the last second.The patience of a mother (or father) and the small steps it takes to eventually achieve a giant leap, make this book a great read for parents and children. Learning to step out of one's comfort zone is certainly an important lesson to the child reader, but realizing the things you can do when you try is undeniably as important. Filled with ink and water color illustrations this book also makes a great read aloud. The illustrations are full on each page and give the reader a detailed scene to search and search through. less

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