If I Never Forever Endeavor

Written & illustrated by Holly Meade

A young bird must decide: stay safe or risk flying into the unknown.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Perched on the edge of his nest, a young bird faces a daunting choice: remain in the safety of home or leap into the sky and discover the world beyond. What if his wings fail him, and he falls? But what if they carry him to new heights? This beautifully illustrated tale captures the universal moment of stepping into the unknown, urging readers to embrace courage and possibility. Will he dare to fly, or will fear keep him grounded? A gentle nudge for anyone standing on the brink of change.

From the publisher

A fledgling teeters at the edge of his nest in a gorgeously illustrated tale sure to resonate with anyone facing a rite of passage, change, or challenge.Safe inside his cozy nest, a young bird considers whether or not to give his new wings a try. What if he tries and the wings don’t work, and he flails, plummets, and looks foolish? Then again, what if his wings take him swooping and gliding, sailing and flying through a great big wonderful world? He’ll never know if he never endeavors. With the help of her bold, beautiful collage artwork, Caldecott Honor-winning artist Holly Meade offers a gentle nudge for hesitant fledglings of all ages and species to step out, to dare, to try . . . and to fly.

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