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Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things. The other birds call him "geeky beaky," but Calvin just ruffles his feathers and buries his beak in a book. Yet, when it comes time to migrate, poor Calvin suddenly realizes he can't fly! His sisters, brothers, and cousins carry him into the air. But on their way south, the winds blow hard, the trees bend, and the air starts to smell strange. It's a hurricane, and only Calvin can save the day-because he has read all about it! Witty illustrations, an endearing hero, and a delightful story make this a true celebration of the pleasures of reading!



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Jennifer Berne

To read about me and my books, I invite you to my website www.jenniferberne.comI hope you all enjoy reading MANFISH, ON A BEAM OF LIGHT, LOOK UP WITH ME, CALVIN CAN'T FLY, and NIGHTY-NIGHT SLEEP TIGHT. And I thank you for your wonderful letters and emails. I have new books in the works -- ON WINGS OF WORDS a picture book biography of Emily Dickinson, being illustrated by Becca Stadtlander; and DINOSAUR DOOMSDAY to be illustrated by Brian Floca. Stay tuned!--Jennifer



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