Flutter, Flap, Fly!
Will be published approx. on 11. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-64909-101-7 (ISBN)
Description
Teo rides on Papi's shoulders to the playground, wishing he could soar and swoop like the birds above. He pretends to be a bird, fluttering his arms like one splashing in a puddle. Soon, his favorite playground structure transforms into a big tree as new playmates take little Teo under their wing, and together they peck, hop, and fly, giving Teo the courage to soar and swoop like the birds. Flutter, Flap, Fly! is a joyful story that models language development through pretend play inspired by observing the natural world on the playground. The latest addition to the Small Talk Books(R) series, this book includes a note for caregivers by early literacy expert Dr. Kori Bardige. Small Talk Books(R) are playful stories featuring a young child and an adult having fun while engaging in rich conversation. They also model simple, research-based ways for adults to build children's early language. Several titles in the series also support early math development. All of the books come with a supporting note from an early childhood expert.
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Ellen Mayer is an award-winning children's author who has worked as an education researcher and early literacy home visitor, helping families support their children's language development through books and play. All her early literacy and math storybooks were published by Star Bright Books, including Red Socks, A Fish to Feed, Leaves to My Knees, Yellow, Red, Green--GO! and many more. Visit: ellenmayerbooks.com. Estelle Corke spent much of her childhood drawing. Her passion for drawing led her to study graphic design in college and launched a career in advertising and magazine publishing. She eventually found her way to children's books and now has more than 30 years of experience illustrating children's books, and has published worldwide. She enjoys traditional watercolor and gouache painting and regularly teaches watercolor classes to adult beginners. She lives in Wiltshire, England with her husband and Poppy, a little black and white dog.