Spread Your Wings

by Emma Dodd, Emma Dodd (Illustrator)

Overview

This heartwarming story about growing up and exploring the world around you is now available as a padded board book.

As we cuddle here together,
gazing at the sky,
I know that soon the day will come
when you'll spread your wings and fly.

With internationally best-selling author Emma Dodd’s stunning art, this uplifting and reassuring book featuring a baby cockatoo who learns what a big wide world it is out there is perfect for readers young and old.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781536241181
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	03/25/2025
Series:	Emma Dodd's Love You Books
Pages:	22
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Emma Dodd has created many books to critical acclaim. She works from a studio in England. When not working, she and her family spend as much time as they can surfing and walking in all weather.

Editorial Reviews

A charming book that encapsulates the profound love between parent and child. . . This quaint book, similar to Margaret Wise Brown’s The Runaway Bunny, is a testament to the enduring bond between parent and child, offering a gentle reminder that home is not just a place but a feeling of unwavering love and acceptance. . . a perfect bedtime story to share with small children, imparting the timeless message of love, security, and family, and one to have on hand for classroom naptime story hours.
—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

01/01/2024

PreS—A charming book that encapsulates the profound love between parent and child—in this case, two cockatoos. The first pages act as a heartfelt letter to a child: "When you came into my life/ I saw the world anew./ But nothing could prepare me/ For the love I feel for you," which then expresses the bittersweet journey of growing up and gaining independence, while assuring that home will forever be a welcome haven. The use of warm and inviting colors beautifully mirrors the depth a parent's affection, creating a visually comforting experience for both young readers and adults. Each page exudes a sense of security and love that resonates with readers of all ages. The simplicity of the book is its greatest strength; the text is tender and genuine, making it relatable. Scenes of the younger bird, flying alone at night, complement the message that no matter how far one may roam, the love of a parent remains a steadfast beacon in the journey of life. This quaint book, similar to Margaret Wise Brown's The Runaway Bunny, is a testament to the enduring bond between parent and child, offering a gentle reminder that home is not just a place but a feeling of unwavering love and acceptance. VERDICT It's a perfect bedtime story to share with small children, imparting the timeless message of love, security, and family, and one to have on hand for classroom naptime story hours.—Jessica Calaway

School Library Journal