Night Flight

by Katie Cottle

From author-illustrator Katie Cottle comes a breath-taking journey about light pollution and saving the birdsWhen Ellie moves from her quiet village to a bustling city, she finds that the many different birds she loves to watch are missing. She stares out of her window, searches the skies on walks, but they are nowhere to be found. Then one night, she's visited by a giant starling which asks for her help. The birds are lost because of the shimmering glow from the city's bright lights.Can Ellie help the birds find their way home?Night Flight is a hopeful, inspiring story about the power of using your voice.

32 pages, Paperback

Published April 4, 2024

About the author

Born in Swansea, Wales, Katie Cottle is an illustrator and printmaker living and working in Bristol. Her work is often informed by the marks and colours created through traditional lithography. She also works digitally, using an
iPad, and occasionally paints with gouache.

Katie won the Batsford Prize for Children’s Book Illustration in 2017. She has also received the ‘Highly Commended’ accolade at the Macmillan Prize for Illustration on numerous occasions as well as a ‘One to Watch’ award at D&AD New Blood in 2017.

Reviews

[Veronika Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Ellie has to move from the countryside where she grew up to the city, it all seems very strange. There are no birds, no ducks to feed, and the night sky is so dark. Then Ellie meets a giant starling who tells her that the birds are lost, and shows her what she needs to do. It explains to her about light pollution and soon Ellie has a plan to put into action. But will it work and will it help the birds to find their way home?

It's a lovely book, with gorgeous illustrations and a message of hope.

[Rebekah · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5*

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute picture book with a meaningful environmental message.