Olvina Flies
Grace Lin


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1 This one soars
What's a bird to do when she's afraid of flying? Poor Olvina, a chicken, really wants to attend the Tenth Annual Bird Convention (in Hawaii), but she's afraid of flying (in an airplane--chickens can't fly).

Fortunately for Olvina, she has a good friend in Will (a pig) who helps her get to the airport. The book does a great job of reviewing the elements of airline travel that can overwhelm young travelers: the busy airport, security checks, leaving friends behind at the gate, boarding the plane, and airplane noise at take off.

Lin's illustrations are charming. In Olvina's world, penguins, dogs, beavers, hippos, etc. are fellow travelers.

A great book--not just for those about to fly.


2 I love this book!
I loved Richard Scarry books when I was young, and this book reminds me of his. I love all of the animals characters and the fun details in the art. I think this is the perfect book for kids who are flying for the first time, and also just a fun storybook for anyone in general. The art is beautiful--wonderful patterns and bright colors.

Tuesday, 08-Jul-2008 23:44:00 CDT
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