Wings for Per,

by Ingri d'Aulaire

A Norwegian boy grows up to become a World War II flyer.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, History

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1944

About the author

Ingri d'Aulaire (1904-1980) was an American children's artist and illustrator, who worked in collaboration with her husband and fellow artist, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. Born Ingri Mortenson in Kongsburg, Norway, she studied art in Norway, Germany and France, and met Edgar Parin d'Aulaire when she was a student in Munich. They married in 1925, and immigrated to the USA shortly thereafter, settling in Brooklyn in 1929. After pursuing separate careers initially, the couple turned to illustrating children's books together, releasing their first collaborative effort, The Magic Rug, in 1931. They settled in Wilton, Connecticut in 1941, and lived there until their deaths in the 1980s. Awarded the 1940 Caldecott Medal for their picture-book biography of Abraham Lincoln, the d'Aulaires published other children's biographies, as well as some notable works on Greek and Norse mythology. (source: Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this gem up at the Salvation Army for a song. I was not familiar with this title before but the authors caught my eye and knowing their reputation and my experience with many of their other books, it was well worth picking up. You don't find stories like this too often anymore sadly. This is the story of a Norwegian boy growing up pre-WWII who learns about freedom and the value of defending that right, beautifully illustrated in the excellently detailed manner usual to the D'Aulaires.

[Danna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming classic picture book by the famous d'Aulaires.

[Garland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, a must read!!

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This incredible book tells the story of a young Norwegian boy who comes to America to learn to fly, in order to defend his own country. The words flow beautifully, and inspire patriotism and courage.