Publisher Description

This gorgeous picture book about gathering courage to face the first day of school will be a favorite of children of all ages and is perfect for fans of Corinna Luyken and Julie Morstad. May has butterflies in her tummy on the first day of school. She thinks back to other brave days to see if she can find that feeling again. She even tries to hop and skip away her worries. Nothing helps, and May wishes she could simply fly away. But May's mom reassures her that everyone has worries, and that even the birds and butterflies must first learn how to fly. With a little time, May will feel ready to spread her wings. Author/illustrator Lucy Morris crafts a beautifully gentle picture book about embracing your worries and finding courage in your own authentic way.

Author Biography

Lucy Morris is based in Norfolk, UK, has an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin in Cambridge and a Degree in Fine Art Painting from Brighton University. She has been an artist all her life.

Review

"The perfect preparation for kindergarten (or preschool) for children who might be feeling more than a few butterflies of their own." --Booklist "Morris's encouraging language...and calm illustrations will soothe soon-to-be students and apprehensive caregivers alike." --The Horn Book "A blend of poetic text and warm colors carry the story from one page to the next. . . . Readers will love this gentle story about a town connected by song." --School Library Journal online, on THE SONG FOR EVERYONE "Music lovers may relate to a melody's ability to move one's soul and lift the spirits." --Kirkus Reviews, on THE SONG FOR EVERYONE "A heartening picture book that reads aloud well." --Booklist, on THE SONG FOR EVERYONE

Review Quote

"A blend of poetic text and warm colors carry the story from one page to the next. . . . Readers will love this gentle story about a town connected by song." -- School Library Journal online, on THE SONG FOR EVERYONE "Music lovers may relate to a melody's ability to move one's soul and lift the spirits." -- Kirkus Reviews, on THE SONG FOR EVERYONE "A heartening picture book that reads aloud well." -- Booklist, on THE SONG FOR EVERYONE

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