Catching Flight: Soaring on the Wings of Birds

by Rebekah Lowell

Intricately detailed birds seemingly fly off the pages of this poetic and encouraging picture book about hope and resilience. It's the perfect gift for birdwatchers, graduates, or anyone seeking motivation.

Catch the current of a bird’s wing. Dance with hope into open skies.

From avid birder and acclaimed wildlife illustrator Rebekah Lowell comes a soaring message of encouragement.

Readers will find inspiration in a Yellow Warbler greeting a sunrise, a flock of Canada Geese supporting each other by sharing the weight of the wind, a Red-Tailed Hawk trusting its own wings, and a plucky Northern Saw-Whet Owl braving a chilly night.

Ending on the optimistic note of a new day, this book is a parable about enduring life's setbacks, as well as a glorious celebration of the outdoors.

An afterword is included, with factual information about the ten birds featured in the book.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Childrens, Birds, Animals

32 pages, Library Binding

Published March 7, 2023

Reviews

[Lyndi Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rebekah Lowell’s book, Catching Flight: Soaring on the Wings of Birds, beautifully captures how the wind affects bird flight and the exquisite moments birds might experience while flying. I’m not sure what is more magical. The lovely poetic prose, or the natural illustrations. Have you ever wanted to view life from a bird’s eye view? This book will show you what it is like to receive support from the flock and soar. One of my best recommendations for a picture book you’ll love to repeatedly read aloud just to hear the sound.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each page is illustrated with one of ten different birds, most in flight ad a verse. The last two pages give a thumb-nail picture of each bird, identifying it with a short paragraph about it.
Excellent background for an adult to fill in any questions as needed. Perfect to elicit conversations and awareness of wildlife in your neighborhood.

[Melissa Anne King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautifully written and illustrated picture book. A must read with children.

If you'd like to read a blog post I wrote about Rebekah and her books, please visit https://thecreativelibrarian.com/2023....

[Kelly]

The illustrations are fantastic, and I'm so glad the author didn't think it needed to rhyme. It's just a very calm book with well drawn birds.

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the beautiful paintings and the lyrical text.

[Deborah]

Lyrical descriptions of a variety of birds in flight. Lovely.

[Ashley G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite nature artists and authors!! I need more of Rebekah in my life! Her illustrations are stunning. I use this book as an introduction to creating birds in my elementary art classes.

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

We really enjoyed the illustrations, the labeling of different birds, and the information page at the end, but weren't as much a fan of the prose. It just felt a little too saccharine?

[Audrey Sauble · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful, inspirational book about birds that encourages kids to find their own wings and soar alongside these brilliant creatures.

[Melissa Anne King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautifully written and illustrated picture book. A must read with children.

If you'd like to read a blog post I wrote about Rebekah and her books, please visit https://thecreativelibrarian.com/2023....