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Flap Your Wings (Beginner Books(R)) Hardcover – Picture Book, January 25, 2000

by P.D. Eastman (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 585 ratings
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When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise—"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen—with big, long jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets so big, he must leave the nest or it will collapse underneath him. But how can Junior fly without wings? To the delight of the Birds—and readers!—the dilemma is solved when Junior takes off from a branch overlooking a pond.

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Beginner Books(R)
  3. Print length
    48 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    410L
  7. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.36 x 9.31 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    January 25, 2000
  10. ISBN-10
    9780375802430
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0375802430
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When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets so big, he must leave the nest or it will collapse underneath him. But how can Junior fly without wings? To the delight of the Birds--and readers!--the dilemma is solved when Junior takes off from a branch overlooking a pond.

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When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long "jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby "alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets so big, he must leave the nest or it will collapse underneath him. "But how can Junior fly without wings? To the delight of the Birds--and readers!--the dilemma is solved when Junior takes off from a branch overlooking a pond.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0375802436
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; 0 edition (January 25, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780375802430
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375802430
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 410L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.36 x 9.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 585 ratings

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Philip Dey "Phil" Eastman (November 25, 1909 – January 7, 1986) was an American screenwriter, children's author, and illustrator. As an author, he is known primarily as P. D. Eastman.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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My 20 month old and I love this book. We love the story. The book is not only fun to read, simple words. It's also educational. This book teaches animal names. Sizes, such as too big, too small, too crownded etc.
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Joan Sutton
5.0 out of 5 stars My three year old grandson loves it
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
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This book is both humorous and sympathetic. There's really a great feeling of kindness throughout, as the birds try to
nurture a very large egg. Mother and Father bird are lovable characters, and they're featured in other books in this series. I love the tone of these books, so empathetic.
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Elliphantmusic
5.0 out of 5 stars Won't Sit on the Shelf Long! It's One That'll Get Carried to the Car!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2009
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Ok, if you're one of those that look for the little Seuss badges on your books and expects some level of quality, you won't be disappointed here. There are no fancy rhymes here, just a great story with great illustrations. After just panning a couple Seuss books (Hooper Humperdink and I Am Not Going to Get Up Today), I felt I needed to prove I'm not a hopeless crank. This book is a pleasure to read on many levels: 1) It follows a simple storyline that is engaging (kids puts an alligator egg in a bird nest and the surprised inhabitants become de facto parents of the outsized babe until it falls to its real home upon attempting its first flight) 2) the illustrations feel timeless to me and 3) as long as you're reading this a few dozen times to your impressionable little ones, the story might as well contain some redeeming element to it -- the not overdone message here being that a living thing is worth taking care of even if it doesn't look like you. You won't mind reading this one a dozen times in a day!
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Jane Hollick
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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A favorite as mine as a educator
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5.0 out of 5 stars My son love this
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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My son love this. He is so addicted to PD eastman’s kids book.
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Diana Currie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great childhood favorite!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2013
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This is one of my favorite books from childhood. It's about a husband and wife bird who find a large egg in their nest. They decide to care for it even though it doesn't look like their egg. It's a really cute story about caring for your "child" no matter how big they get or how much they eat you out of house and home! It's hard cover and the same size as the Dr. Seuss books. PD Eastman wrote a number of books, and I love them all. There's no rhyming or nonsensical words like in Seuss. Just a great easy to read story with good illustrations and a great message. I couldn't find it in any Barnes & Noble so I'm thankful it's available on Amazon. I bought two copies!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Was he a bird or not? A great book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016
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This is an all time favorite. I read this to my children and now am reading it to my grandchildren. They all love it and have loved it. The birds find an egg in their nest and being kind hearted and not understanding it probably isn't their egg, they decide to care for it. One day the egg cracks open and out pops Junior! Looking nothing like them, they still believe he might turn out okay anyway. Then comes the day they have to push him out of the nest and they find out the truth about Junior. Well maybe.
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Stacey Trimble
5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021
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Such a sweet story! Lots of good pictures and easy words for kids to learn.
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HotNonnie1001
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
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Very cute story....My Grandson loves it!
It Teaches kids that it doesn't matter if you're different... Be kind to everyone...
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Christopher prost
5.0 out of 5 stars an adorable book to add to my Dr. Seuss collection -
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2024
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This book entertained a 3 and 4 year old, "read it again!" and the storyline is just right. Written with a touch of suspense to keep little ones interested. Love it, and cute illustrations!
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Molly
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2022
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I read this book to my children, and now to my grandchildren. It's always been a favourite. This time it's a gift for a baby not yet born. It arrived in excellent condition and packaging, and much sooner than expected.
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Vasumathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good buy
Reviewed in India on January 4, 2017
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It is a good book. In fact kids can make out the story just by looking at the pictures. The logical fallacy in the story can be easily forgiven given that the pictures are great and the story gives a good morale. I recommend it.
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Nordlicht
5.0 out of 5 stars Mut und Akzeptanz vom Anderssein
Reviewed in Germany on October 29, 2013
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Leicht verständliches English und witzige Bilder. Das Buch habe ich meinen Kindern als sie 3-5 Jahre alt waren vorgelesen, die waren hell begeistert. Das Buch geht so pragmatisch-liebevoll mit Unterschieden um (ein Krokodilen-Ei liegt eines Tages im Netz von einem Spatzenpaar), nach dem Motto, nun es ist wie es ist, packen wir es an. Die beiden Spatzeneltern hegen und pflegen das junge Krokodil, wundern sich zwar im Stillen, dass es so komisch aussieht und als sie ihm das Fliegen beibringen wollen, kann es nicht fliegen und plumst in den darunterliegenden See. Es schwimmt fröhlich herum,die Spatzen gucken freundlich erleichtert zu,dass ihr Junges sein Element gefunden hat und sind glücklich, weil ihr Krokodil-Junges glücklich ist.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 親の愛情が伝わるよいお話
Reviewed in Japan on May 1, 2012
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ユーモラスなイラストからは想像できないほど、読み終えると深い味わいが残る本でした。
特に子育て中の身にとっては。

ある日巣に現れた見知らぬ卵。
誰の卵かわからないけれど、「うちにあるならうちの卵だ！」と
とりのつがいはせっせと卵を世話します。

生まれたのは、明らかに鳥ではない生き物。
それでも「うちで生まれたんだからうちの子だ！」
と、大きくなるまで世話します。

さあ、そろそろ飛び方を教えよう！
そう言って教えますが、
鳥じゃないから飛べるはずもなく・・・・

それでも親鳥はこういいます。

うちの子かどうかなんて関係ない。
「見てごらん、あの子の幸せそうな顔を」

親にとって一番の幸せは、「こどもが幸せであること」

子育てしているとついつい欲張ってしまうことはありますが、
このお話に諭された気がしました。

英語がとても簡単です。
子育て中の親に是非読んでもらいたい一冊です。
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