Flight School
Brave Beginnings

Flight School

Lita Judge· Published 2014

A penguin with big dreams learns to fly with help from friends.

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Why It's On Our Shelf

This book doesn't change the reality that penguins can't fly like birds, but it redefines success so the penguin achieves his goal in a way that works for him. That's a better message than pretending limitations don't exist - it's about finding creative solutions rather than accepting defeat. The charming illustrations show the penguin's determination and the support from other birds. What makes this work is that it teaches kids to look for alternative routes when one path is blocked, and it shows that achieving goals often requires help and different perspectives.

Why It Works

1

Redefining Possible

Shows that when one path is blocked, looking for alternative routes can still get you where you want to go.

2

Help From Others

Demonstrates that achieving goals often requires support and different perspectives.

3

Success Looks Different

Teaches that accomplishment doesn't have to match what others do to be valid.

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