Wings

Twelve rhyming words trace a young bird’s first trip beyond its nest. Thrilled to discover its wings, the pink fledgling decides to test them. Its experience moves through boldness, setbacks, uncertainty, curiosity, generosity, planning, and eventual success. Marker-based mixed-media artwork keeps the bird at the center while adding visual detail to the action and its changing feelings. The spare text and illustrations together tell the story of a first attempt at flight.