The Second Sky
Illustrated By: Jonathan Bentley
Stock No: WW855206
The Second Sky  -     By: Patrick Guest
    Illustrated By: Jonathan Bentley

The Second Sky

Illustrated By: Jonathan Bentley
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers / 2019 / Hardcover

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Title: The Second Sky
By: Patrick Guest
Illustrated By: Jonathan Bentley
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2019
Dimensions: 11.00 X 9.00 (inches)
Weight: 15 ounces
ISBN: 0802855202
ISBN-13: 9780802855206
Ages: 4-8
Stock No: WW855206

Publisher's Description

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.

Author Bio


Patrick Guest is an Australian children's author living in Melbourne. His previous books include That's What Wings Are For and The Ricker Racker Club (both Little Hare). The Second Sky has been shortlisted for the 2018 Early Childhood Book of the Year by the Children's Book Council of Australia. Visit his website at www.patrickguest.com.au.

Jonathan Bentley is one of Australia's most treasured picture book creators. He has illustrated over twenty children's books and has written two of his own, Little Big (Eerdmans) and Where Is Bear?(Doubleday). He has also been an editorial illustrator for Australia's Courier Mail for twenty years. He lives in Brisbane, Australia.

Editorial Reviews

— Kirkus (STARRED review)
"With masterful composition and scale changes, Bentley creates a white and gently patterned icy world where flying birds wing in elegance both near and far. . . . Like Gilbert, this soars." 

Booklist
"A good addition to penguin-themed classroom units and storytimes."

Catholic Library World
"This is a joyous and well-designed book."

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