Gabrielle Balkan is a writer and editor living in Brooklyn, New York. Her books include the acclaimed Book of Bones and The 50 States atlas series. Sam Brewster is an award-winning freelance illustrator, photographer, and filmmaker based in London. This is his third children's book.
This cool, oversized picture book gives readers clues about unique flying creatures then asks readers to guess the bird using the clues and the illustration. -Imagination Soup 16 Of the Best Coffee Table Books of 2019. Perfect for young readers, The Book of Flight offers a glimpse into the wonders of the animal kingdom, complete with full-colour illustrations that catch and keep every toddler's attention. It's sure to be a hit with grown-ups too, especially those with an appetite for trivia and fun facts to share by the office water cooler. -Bookriot Recommended. Young readers will enjoy the personal engagement with each animal, and they will have fun trying to guess the specific type of winged species with which they're interacting. -School Library Connections Appealing text that incorporates fascinating facts. The engaging alternation of Brewster's cool blue schematics and vivid, stylized illustrations accented with textural printing complements the clever format. -Publishers Weekly Want to know who's the best at hovering or parachuting? You've come to the right place... There's a lovely tactile dimension to the book; children are sure to enjoy the appealing raised artwork along with the multitude of facts. -Air & Space