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Falcon
A young boy imagines what it would be like to fly as a falcon and see the world from on high. Soaring through the skies, he describes the sights and sounds of the world below. From snow-capped mountains to lush valleys, over rolling ocean and up rocky cliffs, Falcon will awaken the senses of every reader.
40 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 2012
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July 8, 2013
Simply lovely illustrations of a falcon doing falcony things- soaring, diving, perching, flying. The text is spare and clean, the real strength here is the art. It's quite obvious that Jessell has spent a lot of time in the company of falcons, and his ability to depict them in motion is breathtaking. I wish I'd had this book to read when my son was small, he would have adored it. I think he will adore it now, just not from my lap.
September 25, 2017
The art is gorgeous, and the sentiment real. Haven't we all longed to be falcons, our wings catching the air and lifting us into the open sky? No? Just me?
June 6, 2012
Artwork deserves 5 stars easily. The text is an afterthought at best. Also, a book about a falcon where the falcon doesn't try to kill anything? Lame.
December 19, 2023
Lucky are the readers who find "Falcon." The story's simple. A young boy imagines what it would be like to fly as a falcon, and see the world from that perspective.
Tim Jessell, both author and illustrator, shows us a very accessible version. Inspiring wonder.
My favorite moment happens when the falcon is NOT flying:
I would stand,
calm above
the noise and
the crowds,
and then...
Wings tucked tight,
I would dive
down, down,
down.
THIS PICTURE BOOK IS SUPERB
FIVE STARS for this so remarkable storybook!
Tim Jessell, both author and illustrator, shows us a very accessible version. Inspiring wonder.
My favorite moment happens when the falcon is NOT flying:
I would stand,
calm above
the noise and
the crowds,
and then...
Wings tucked tight,
I would dive
down, down,
down.
THIS PICTURE BOOK IS SUPERB
FIVE STARS for this so remarkable storybook!
October 16, 2017
Falcon (Hardcover)
by Tim Jessell
A beautiful rendered story of a falcon in the city. The imagery of words is amazing. The paintings are awe inspiring. A great book to share with children. Pictures that would inspire any animal lover.
by Tim Jessell
A beautiful rendered story of a falcon in the city. The imagery of words is amazing. The paintings are awe inspiring. A great book to share with children. Pictures that would inspire any animal lover.
September 24, 2018
My 5 year-old who is obsessed with falcons right now would like to give this a 10 out of 5. The illustrations are beautiful, the writing is well done. Especially if you have a child who loves animals and wildlife this is a great book.
January 20, 2018
Gorgeous illustrations and a fun imagining of life as a falcon.
March 5, 2018
Beautiful illustrations and simple text share about a falcon's life.
July 16, 2020
A child imagines what they would do as a falcon.
November 5, 2021
The storyline is simple and sweet. The artwork in this is amazing. Loved discussing the use of light, and perspective, and 'feeling'.
October 27, 2022
Illustrations are simply amazing!
Oh to fly like a falcon!
Oh to fly like a falcon!
June 17, 2024
This was a really cute poetry book about a falcon. At first I felt captured by the beauty of the falcon. But then the poetry ended and the writing became more toddler like. I think maybe the author should have omitted some of the phrases.
May 8, 2012
Told in lush illustrations and verse, this picture book follows the daydreams of a young boy. A boy in a summer field dreams of being a falcon. He would fly high in the mountains, along the coast, and roost in the cliffs where he could hear the crashing waves. He would journey to the city, where he could perch far above the noise and bustle and watch the city from above. Then he would dive down, faster and faster, towards the sidewalks and the people. At the very last moment, he would spread his wings and fly above their heads. The fun he could have, if only he were a falcon.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
July 15, 2012
Very beautiful prose describing a young boy imagining to be a falcon. I thought it was lovely and almost a nonfiction telling of what falcons do.
However, at the end the falcon swoops down toward the sidewalks and people gasping below. He flies right back up and considers doing it again. At that point I remembered it was a little boy imagining (wishing) he were a falcon. Sweet!
However, at the end the falcon swoops down toward the sidewalks and people gasping below. He flies right back up and considers doing it again. At that point I remembered it was a little boy imagining (wishing) he were a falcon. Sweet!
August 26, 2016
Are we scared of showing the basic concept of what a falcon, as a predator, does? Hunting and eating are nowhere to be found in this book. The pictures are nice, but I daresay if you asked the falcon what he'd like to do first, he'd swoop and snatch a mouse before he'd worry about all that poetic soaring and preening.
March 28, 2012
A falcon flies to far away places, along coastlines and among tall buildings. The majectic bird's journey and daring are imagined by a boy. The imagry is gracefully rendered in realistic panoramic illustrations lending to a flight of fancy for children of all ages. Reviewer 17
April 20, 2012
I wasn't all that thrilled with the text in this, but the illustrations--particularly of the falcon and landscapes--were beautiful. Great choice for a lap-read and let the child's imagination soar (pun intended).
November 12, 2012
What would it be like if you were a falcon? Author and illustrator Tim Jessell has produced a terrific picture book about these birds of prey. The jacket notes reveal that Jessell is a licensed falconer, so he certainly knows what he's talking about here. The paintings are lovely.
November 28, 2012
A boy muses about what he would do if he were a falcon, imagining flying through the wilderness and a busy city. I like that this story shows how animals' adaptations play out both in their natural environments and our urban landscapes.
December 23, 2012
Stunning illustrations! Great book to share with kids showing what falcons do and experience. The boy in the story is imagining he is a falcon and doing all the things that the falcon does.
Recommend.
Recommend.
February 8, 2013
Dylan showed me this awesome book. It is narrative non fiction, which is a genre that we are learning more about all the time. The illustrations are AMAZING. Everyone couldn't wait to get their hands on this book. Check out Tim Jessell's website.
May 25, 2013
The other day I was peering out the window of the library trying to see if I could still spot the Peregrine Falcon my kids and I had been watching out in the square, perched high on a skyscraper. I turned to my left and this book jumped off the shelf at me. Pleasant coincidence.
February 13, 2012
I want to be a falcon! I loved the stunning illustrations from the bird's perspective. The simple words invite the reader to imagine they are flying with the falcon.
March 7, 2012
The illustrations were appealing, but I felt the text fell a little flat.
September 10, 2016
Wonderful illustrations of birds!
March 31, 2012
The illustrations in this book are beautiful.
May 5, 2012
The illustrations in this book are fantastic!
May 30, 2012
Imagine flying as a falcon.
June 24, 2012
Gorgeous illustrations showing what a young boy daydreams of doing if he were a magnificent falcon.
July 24, 2012
Such descriptive language!
I plan to use this book in class as a model for writing. I might even have students pick something they would want to be, then mimic the layout of this story.
I plan to use this book in class as a model for writing. I might even have students pick something they would want to be, then mimic the layout of this story.
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