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Pippa
Pippa is a little pigeon with big blue-sky ambitions: to fly solo and explore the world beyond her nest. Her parents are less than thrilled with their risk-taking feathered fledgling and smother her with well-meant yet suffocating warnings until one day she ignores them all and takes the leap into the unknown…alone.
But how will she survive in this new uncharted territory with all its treacherous dangers and make it back home in time for tea? Join Pippa on her incredible adventure as she discovers home is where the heart is.
Pippa is a light-hearted adventure tale about striking out alone, following your dreams and desires and experiencing what it’s like when you get there.
But how will she survive in this new uncharted territory with all its treacherous dangers and make it back home in time for tea? Join Pippa on her incredible adventure as she discovers home is where the heart is.
Pippa is a light-hearted adventure tale about striking out alone, following your dreams and desires and experiencing what it’s like when you get there.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2019
9 people want to read
About the author
Dimity Powell
35 books91 followersDimity Powell is a children’s author revered for creating award-winning, emotive-filled picture books and short stories centring on ‘real-life’ issues that kids, their carers and educators alike find resounding and relatable.
Dimity has over 30 published stories and digital narratives including the award winning, This Is My Dad (2022), and At The End of Holyrood Lane (2018) and the critically acclaimed, The Fix-It Man (2017). Several of her titles have been published in simplified Chinese, Polish, Spanish and Slovenian. The Boy Who Lost His Laugh (2026) is her fourth picture book with EK Books.
Dimity a regular runner up in writing comps but cherishes the BP Award given to her by her Year 9 English teacher; for being the most tenacious, quiet achiever.
She is a Volunteer Role Model for Books in Homes, Hook into Books Ambassador and internationally sought after presenter who is also the Managing Editor for Kids' Book Review which allows her to wax lyrical about her favourite Kids' reads. You'll find her reviews here, there and at DIMSreVIEWS.
PS Who Stole Santa's Mail?, is a perennial Christmas favourite and was her debut junior novel (2012)
View her achievements, reviews and most recent picture book releases at www.dimitypowell.com or www.dimswritestuff.blogspot.com.au
Dimity has over 30 published stories and digital narratives including the award winning, This Is My Dad (2022), and At The End of Holyrood Lane (2018) and the critically acclaimed, The Fix-It Man (2017). Several of her titles have been published in simplified Chinese, Polish, Spanish and Slovenian. The Boy Who Lost His Laugh (2026) is her fourth picture book with EK Books.
Dimity a regular runner up in writing comps but cherishes the BP Award given to her by her Year 9 English teacher; for being the most tenacious, quiet achiever.
She is a Volunteer Role Model for Books in Homes, Hook into Books Ambassador and internationally sought after presenter who is also the Managing Editor for Kids' Book Review which allows her to wax lyrical about her favourite Kids' reads. You'll find her reviews here, there and at DIMSreVIEWS.
PS Who Stole Santa's Mail?, is a perennial Christmas favourite and was her debut junior novel (2012)
View her achievements, reviews and most recent picture book releases at www.dimitypowell.com or www.dimswritestuff.blogspot.com.au
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August 13, 2019
Pippa the pigeon is like all near-fledglings: she wants only to go off and explore the big, wide world. Despite her parents' warnings, she "flies the coop", meeting excitement and danger along the way, and wondering if she'll ever find her way home again. (It's a happy ending with a great suggestive final illustration.)
Featuring attractive alliteration (see what I did there?), wonderful verbs describing the excitement and action (typeset beautifully for emphasis), and clever illustrations to complement the text, this is a superb book to read aloud and share with the young adventurers in your life.
Featuring attractive alliteration (see what I did there?), wonderful verbs describing the excitement and action (typeset beautifully for emphasis), and clever illustrations to complement the text, this is a superb book to read aloud and share with the young adventurers in your life.
July 17, 2019
This book deserves higher star rating, but I really dislike pigeons so I couldn't give it more than 2.5 (sorry Dimity Powell and Andrew Plant - you've actually done a wonderful job with this book). Pippa the pigeon is curious and can't wait to get out into the world, but her parents Peg and Percy tell her scary stories to keep her at home. When she finally gets her chance to go out into the wide world, she does encounter some very scary things!
I think this is an unusual story in the sense that normally the moral would be to "fly the nest", but the ending of this story shows Pippa safely and happily back home with her family. This was refreshing and thought provoking and would make for interesting discussions with older readers.
I think this is an unusual story in the sense that normally the moral would be to "fly the nest", but the ending of this story shows Pippa safely and happily back home with her family. This was refreshing and thought provoking and would make for interesting discussions with older readers.
October 22, 2019
Pippa is the story of a cheeky loveable pigeon who is ready to leave the nest and explore, even if her parents aren't. Pippa's parents want to keep her close and tell her scary stories so she will never fly away - but Pippa wants to fly, and nothing will stop her.
This story is well told and captivating with plenty of trials and tribulations from eagles and other villains that come in Pippa's way. Pippa is a super loveable character and one that children and adults will identify with. I loved her resilience, and really felt for her when she was going through a tough time. The writing is superb and engaging with plenty of alliterations throughout that make it a joy to read.
It is perfect for little ones who are learning to read. The illustrations are lovely - I just adored Pippa's little face. I also quite liked the layout with most of the text outside the boxed pictures as it makes it really easy to follow along, and is perfect for little ones who are learning their letters. It also serves as an important reminder for parents that no matter how much you try, your little ones will be ready for adventures soon, and even though it will be hard, they will always return.
A brilliant book that will suit all readers - I dare you not to fall in love with the pretty proud and passionate Pippa!
This story is well told and captivating with plenty of trials and tribulations from eagles and other villains that come in Pippa's way. Pippa is a super loveable character and one that children and adults will identify with. I loved her resilience, and really felt for her when she was going through a tough time. The writing is superb and engaging with plenty of alliterations throughout that make it a joy to read.
It is perfect for little ones who are learning to read. The illustrations are lovely - I just adored Pippa's little face. I also quite liked the layout with most of the text outside the boxed pictures as it makes it really easy to follow along, and is perfect for little ones who are learning their letters. It also serves as an important reminder for parents that no matter how much you try, your little ones will be ready for adventures soon, and even though it will be hard, they will always return.
A brilliant book that will suit all readers - I dare you not to fall in love with the pretty proud and passionate Pippa!
July 15, 2019
Hopelessly biased but bolstered by the two thumbs up reviews from teachers, parents and librarians who are embracing Pippa's tale about wanting to fly - solo - without the overprotective arms or rather wings of her parents ever around her.
'A tender tale about parents wanting to keep their children safe, this is a story that cuts through the middle of parental protection and childish curiosity. Dimity Powell has created a story that reflects both the parents’ perspective and that of Pippa – offering much to talk about as readers think about what they would like to do, whether they are ready and what they might learn as they try. This is a book that spans many age groups and there are excellent teaching notes which support this sort of use. Perfect for teaching about being prepared, being resilient and being able to overcome obstacles without panicking.' Barbara Braxton TL The Bottom Shelf
'A tender tale about parents wanting to keep their children safe, this is a story that cuts through the middle of parental protection and childish curiosity. Dimity Powell has created a story that reflects both the parents’ perspective and that of Pippa – offering much to talk about as readers think about what they would like to do, whether they are ready and what they might learn as they try. This is a book that spans many age groups and there are excellent teaching notes which support this sort of use. Perfect for teaching about being prepared, being resilient and being able to overcome obstacles without panicking.' Barbara Braxton TL The Bottom Shelf
November 29, 2025
Dimity Powell tells a beautiful and engrossing story. Andrew Plant’s vivid and mesmerizing illustrations bring the story to life – one where Pippa the pigeon decides to fly far from home on a soaring adventure. An adventure where she must use all her skills and senses to return home. A truly beautiful book.
July 26, 2020
A beautifully written story that excites and inspires. Heartwarming and uplifting.
July 9, 2023
In this beautiful picture book, Pippa, discovers the joy of flight and of having adventures on her own. But when the adventures are over and the day is done, she discovers there really is no place like home. A picture book about boundaries and independence for parents and children to share.
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