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Sometimes You Fly Hardcover – Picture Book, April 3, 2018

by Katherine Applegate (Author), Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Illustrator)
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From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Katherine Applegate, a sweet book of encouragement, filled with humor and insight into the effort behind any meaningful accomplishment in life. A perfect gift for baby shower, birthday, or graduation. 

This gorgeous gift book, equally perfect for preschool graduations or college commencements, baby showers or birthdays, is an inspirational tribute to the universal struggles and achievements of childhood. Beginning with a first birthday, the scenes travel through childhood triumphs and milestones, coming full circle to graduation. A magical blend of succinct text and beautiful watercolors renders each moment with tenderness and humor and encourages readers to “remember then, with every try, sometimes you fail . . . sometimes you fly.”
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  7. Publication date
    April 3, 2018
  8. ISBN-10
    0547633904
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0547633909
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"...This charming and engaging celebration of life is a must-read and a must-have. A natural successor to Dr. Seuss' Oh, the Places You’ll Go! that deals with navigating life’s ups and downs." — Booklist

 "Exuberant and loving; sure to incite giggles from kids and teary smiles from adults and possibly to unseat Oh, the Places You'll Go! as a perennial graduation gift." — Kirkus Reviews

"With a cast that ranges across the span of childhood, this book seems destined to be given at milestone moments." — Publishers Weekly

"An excellent choice for solo or group sharing and a natural for commemorating a graduation or other milestone." — School Library Journal

About the Author

Katherine Applegate’s many children's books include the Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan, the bestselling novels Wishtree and Crenshaw, the bestselling Animorphs series, and the picture books Ivan and The Buffalo Storm. She lives in California. Visit her online at katherineapplegate.com and on Twitter at @kaauthor.

Jennifer Black Reinhardt has illustrated many acclaimed picture books and chapter books—including Yaks Yak and Gondra's Treasure by Linda Sue Park and Sometimes You Fly by Katherine Applegate. She has also written and illustrated several, including Playing Possum. Jennifer lives with her family in Iowa City, Iowa. Visit her online at jbreinhardt.com, on Twitter @jblackreinhardt, and on Instagram @JenniferBlackReinhardt. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (April 3, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0547633904
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0547633909
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
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  1. Katherine A. Applegate

    Katherine A. Applegate

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    #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written many books for young readers, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.

    Katherine’s picture books include THE BUFFALO STORM, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion Books); THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF IVAN, THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Clarion Books); and SOMETIMES YOU FLY, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Clarion Books).

    She’s written two early chapter series for young readers: ROSCOE RILEY RULES, a seven-book series illustrated by Brian Biggs (HarperCollins); and DOGGO AND PUPPER, a three-book series illustrated by Charlie Alder (Feiwel & Friends).

    Books for middle-grade readers include HOME OF THE BRAVE (Feiwel & Friends); THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (HarperCollins); THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (HarperCollins); the ENDLING trilogy (HarperCollins); CRENSHAW (Feiwel & Friends); WISHTREE (Feiwel & Friends); and WILLODEEN (Feiwel & Friends).

    With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote ANIMORPHS, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. They also wrote two other series, REMNANTS and EVERWORLD, and a young adult novel, EVE AND ADAM (Feiwel & Friends.)

    Katherine’s work has been translated into dozens of languages, and her books have won accolades including the Christopher Medal, the Golden Kite Award, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, the California Book Award Gold Medal, the Crystal Kite Award, the Green Earth Book Honor Award, the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Many of her works have appeared on state master lists, Best of the Year lists, and Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists.

    THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN was made into a Disney movie starring Brian Cranston, Sam Rockwell, and Angelina Jolie.

    Katherine lives in California, with her family and assorted pets. She is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Pippin Properties, Inc.

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    Jennifer Black Reinhardt

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    Jennifer Black Reinhardt is a happy illustrator and writer. She grew up in a cozy town in the mountains of Pennsylvania, surrounded by creative artists and quirky collections. Literally drawing from all that inspiration, Jennifer graduated from Carnegie Mellon University where she received a degree in Illustration.

    After working at advertising agencies and honing her skills at now obsolete design technology, Jennifer went on to have her artwork featured as best selling calendars, humor books, needlepoint kits, collector plates, and a Louie Award winning line of greeting cards.

    Jennifer has created several books for children including; Gondra's Treasure, written by Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park, Sometimes You Fly, written by Newbery award winner Katherine Applegate (Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), Blue Ethel, (Margaret Ferguson Books, Farrar Straus and Giroux) Yaks Yak (Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) written by Newberry award winning author, Linda Sue Park, The Inventor’s Secret; What Thomas Edison Told Henry Ford (Charlesbridge Publishing) by Suzanne Slade, Rabbi Benjamin’s Buttons (Charlesbridge Publishing), by Alice B. McGinty, and The Adventures of a South Pole Pig (Harcourt Children’s Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), written by Chris Kurtz.

    Watch for Playing Possum (Clarion, HMH), written and illustrated by Jennifer in 2010!

    Trading the mountains for the prairie, Jennifer now lives in Iowa City, Iowa. She happily works in a comfortably messy studio in her home where she lives with her husband. To see more of Jennifer’s work please visit her website at JBReinhardt.com.

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Julia Sturvist
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for kiddos!
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I love this book, I think it is such a sweet read and the poem is so heartwarming. I love cuddling with my kiddos and reading it to them. :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED this picture book!!
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I am so glad I didn't look at the reviews before buying this book. I might not have bought it. But I'm so glad I did. I write books for children and young adults and am traditionally published. So when I say I wish I had written something so beautiful, I hope it means something to anyone thinking about buying this book. The language is spare and the illustrations capture the words so perfectly yet add something to it too. All of it is brilliant and brought so much pleasure to me reading it. I think it would make a lovely gift for any occasion and would be an excellent addition to any library. As for the comparison to Dr. Seuss, I agree with Booklist in that SOMETIMES YOU FLY is a natural successor to OH, THE PLACES YOU"LL GO which I gave to each of my kids upon 5th grade graduation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for graduates!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018
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Wonderful book. I see that a lot of the reviews give it a less than favorable rating because it's over the head of little ones. I agree, but I think this book is more for a graduate. I didn't think it was for young kids. It's a great book for encouragement as you go through life. I bought it as a gift for my daughter who is graduating from graduate school and is getting married next year. The before the cake is right on in her case.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Diverse Characters & Great for Graduation, New Baby, or Kids!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2019
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I read this to my senior English class on their last day of exams, and they loved it. I also gifted it for a graduating senior at her baby shower. My kids (4 and 2) also love it! As a school librarian, I appreciate that the characters are diverse (different skin tones); it’s Important that kids see themselves in books.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for graduation
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2018
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Perfect for graduation
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Cindy Guess
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2022
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Grandaughter loved it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous & meaningful ... perfect gift for graduation.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
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Beautifully written and illustrated book, and all the more relevant and inspiring as a gift for kids of all ages missing their graduations this year. Also perfect new baby gift! Katherine Applegate is a gem.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020
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Touching, lovely, thoughtful book. The perfect gift for a graduating student! (That's exactly how I used it, but I got an extra copy for my own bookshelf.)
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