The Second Sky
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

The Second Sky

Written by Patrick Guest · Illustrated by Jonathan Bentley

A penguin dreams of flying despite his limitations. Can he defy the odds?

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32 pages· 550L
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Bookroo's summary

Gilbert, a determined penguin, dreams of soaring through the skies. Despite his clumsy feet and tiny wings, he refuses to give up, even when others doubt him. Will his persistence uncover hidden talents and allow him to achieve the impossible? Dive into this heartwarming tale of resilience and self-discovery.

From the publisher

An inspiring story about finding your true element

Ever since he first hatched, Gilbert has wanted to fly. But with his big, clumsy feet and small, fluffy wings, learning to fly is a bigger challenge than Gilbert anticipated. His fellow penguins tell him to give up, but Gilbert is sure that if he keeps trying, he’ll be able to soar…

Young readers will fall in love with this sweet, motivating story about overcoming obstacles and discovering your hidden talents.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
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“Cute story about being different and finding joy in your differences.”

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 5, 2019
First published
October 1, 2017
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802855206

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