The pictures allude to Halloween, but it's not actually mentioned or referenced, so the book works for other times of year, too. ( )

I really enjoyed the muted colors and the sestina form this book followed, but the beauty of it may be lost on children with short attention spans. Still, worth a try for Hallowe'en! ( )

This short, picture book is a wonderful read. Although it strays far away from traditional forms of poetry that rhyme fluidly, this story of a young girl who dreams of flying and her determination to achieve that goal is beautifully executed by the author. The illustrations bring the story to life and has a relatable protagonist that readers will love. As mentioned before, the story is written in the form of a sestina, which is not a style of poetry most are accustomed to seeing. It could be a wonderful activity for a creative writing class for more higher grade students to explore sestinas and even write some of their own. ( )

This book was okay, not bad, but not my favorite. This book is about a young girl who wants to fly, so one night she tries. She fails at first, but then suddenly she flies. This is a good book when teaching perseverance and determination. This also could be used in a poetry lesson. ( )

This unique picture book is written as a sestina, giving it a rhythmic feel. The illustrations have an old-school feel with bold contrasts of dark colors. I could see the simple, yet compelling story being a terrific way to introduce poetry concepts to kids, and perhaps as a springboard for older kids creating their own sestinas. ( )