Catching the Wind

Just for a Day

by Joanne Ryder

Transformed into a bird for a day, a child joins a flock of wild geese in glorious flight.

Genres: Nature, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1989

About the author

Joanna Ryder is an award-winning author whose books offer a unique blend of poetry and science. Her innovative Just for a Day series invites children into the world of wild animals, ranging from a sea otter to Tyrannosaurus rex. Ms. Ryder says, "Children know that my books often ask them to imagine being a different creature. So they always ask me which animal I would choose to be. I'd be a flying one, I tell them. Or if I could, I'd wish for wings. And I've discovered children would love wings, too. But which ones to choose? I wrote Rainbow Wings to help us decide." Ms. Ryder lives in Pacific Grove, California.

-taken from www.balkinbuddies.com

Reviews

[Eugene Magee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good informational book. This book can be used to tell children the story why birds fly south for the winter.