Calvin Can't Fly by Jennifer Berne
Calvin is one unusual starling While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things. The other birds call him geeky beaky, but Calvin just ruffles his feathers and buries his beak in a book. Yet, when it comes time to migrate, poor Calvin suddenly realizes he can't fly His sisters, brothers, and cousins carry him into the air. But on their way south, the winds blow hard, the trees bend, and the air starts to smell strange. It's a hurricane, and only Calvin can save the day--because he has read all about it Witty illustrations, an endearing hero, and a delightful story--now new in paperback--make this a true celebration of the pleasures (and importance) of readingFor the past 20 years, Jennifer Berne, PhD, has worked as a writing teacher and a writing teacher educator. She began her career as a writing instructor at a community college, where she worked with struggling readers and writers. Dr. Berne is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Reading and Language at National-Louis University in Wheeling, Illinois. She is a consultant to multiple school districts on the adoption and support of writing process instruction, in addition to teaching and studying.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781454915751 |
| ISBN 10 | 1454915757 |
| Title | Calvin Can't Fly |
| Author | Jennifer Berne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
| Year published | 2015-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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