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King of the Sky

King of the Sky

Published in
2017
3.85
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Description

In this tale of a young boy, an old man, and a dauntless pigeon, a lyrical text and extraordinary illustrations offer a gorgeous meditation on loneliness, belonging, and home. A young Italian boy has moved to the Welsh hills with his family. He feels isolated and unhappy, a stranger in a strange land. It is only when he makes an unlikely friend, an old man who lets him fly one of his pigeons in a race, that he learns how he can belong. Nicola Davies s beautiful story an immigrant s tale with powerful resonance in our troubled times is illustrated by an artist who makes the world anew with every picture."
Age
2-6
Text complexity
developing
Length
56 pages

Why to read

  • Heartwarming story of friendship and finding one's place
  • Beautiful illustrations that capture the mood of the story
  • Introduces themes of immigration and cultural adaptation
  • Encourages empathy and understanding for others' experiences