Books like Calvin can't fly by Jennifer Berne
During the starling family's migration, a young bird named Calvin turns to books as his cousins practice flying. The lessons he learns about the wind and the sky become essential when a hurricane threatens the flock, guiding them to safety.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jennifer Berne
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