Five Baby Blackbirds: Learn How to Fly
#2 in Baby Blackbirds Series
What’s inside...
Five Baby Blackbirds: Learn How to Fly is a heartwarming children's book that follows the journey of five baby blackbirds as they learn to fly. Through colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, author Tariq Rana teaches young readers about perseverance, friendship, and the joy of achieving their goals. This delightful book is sure to inspire and entertain children as they follow the adventures of these adorable baby birds. Five Baby Blackbirds is a wonderfully simple story that children will want to hear again and again. It tells the tale of a family of five blackbird chicks who discover there is more to the world beyond their own nest. Beautifully written with amusing rhyme and delightful illustrations, children will be intrigued to learn how the baby blackbirds conquer their initial anxieties and bravely fly off to explore a whole new world of adventure.
Discussion points
What do you think the baby blackbirds felt when they first tried to fly?
How do you think the mother bird helped her babies learn to fly?
Can you describe a time when you tried something new like the baby blackbirds?
Why is it important to keep trying, even if something is difficult at first?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions of the baby blackbirds and their mother, enhancing the child's understanding of the story.
After reading the book, encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene, helping them to connect more deeply with the story.
Relate the struggles and successes of the baby blackbirds to real life situations your child may face, fostering a personal connection to the themes of perseverance and learning.
Discuss the importance of family support as depicted in the book, and draw parallels to your child's own experiences with family encouragement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The story follows five baby blackbirds, each struggling but eventually succeeding in learning to fly. Their repeated attempts and ultimate success exemplify perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by continuing to try new activities or skills even when they initially find them challenging, understanding that persistence leads to achievement.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, the blackbirds encourage and support each other in their attempts to fly, showcasing the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the value of working together and supporting their peers, whether in school projects, sports, or family activities.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Each blackbird faces its fears before taking the leap to try flying, illustrating the theme of courage in the face of daunting tasks.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to face their own fears and take on new challenges bravely, be it speaking in front of the class, trying out for a sports team, or defending a friend.
Example Lesson: Learning from Mistakes
Explanation: As the baby blackbirds make various mistakes while learning to fly, they adjust and learn from each error, showing that mistakes are a natural part of learning.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to see mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning, helping them to embrace challenges in academic and personal settings.