"Vibrant prose by McKinney and delicate, meticulously rendered images by Osbaldstone animate this survey of a year in an artic tern's life, and its migration from the Artic to the Antartic and back"
- Pubishers Weekly
Tiny Tern’s extraordinary journey begins!
Arctic terns make the longest migration of any species. Every year, they fly from the northern Arctic to the southern Antarctic—and back—spending most of the year in flight.
As the days grow shorter and colder, Tiny Tern and the flock prepare to leave the Arctic and begin their journey towards sunlight and warmth. The terns travel all the way to the other side of the world. Along the way, they encounter many dangers. Experience a bird’s-eye view of getting lost in heavy storms, protecting hatchlings from predators, and finally reaching your destination.
With lyrical text and wondrous illustrations, join the flock of terns on their incredible journey, and learn about the power of perseverance from the birds who do it best. Tiny Tern Takes Flight is a celebration of nature, featuring the seemingly ordinary tern’s lifelong quest for summer sunlight.
Tiny Tern Takes Flight
Product Type Hardback Pages 40 ISBN Hardback: 978-1958629-55-0
eBook: 978-1958629-56-7Dimensions 10" x 9" Age Range 4-7 Grade Range Preschool - 2nd Language English Publication Date November 2024 "I'm delighted to see the incredible journey of the Arctic Tern celebrated in this beautifully illustrated and evocative book. It's a wonderful addition that brings diversity to children's literature, inspiring the next generation to appreciate and protect our natural world." --Grant Ballard, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, Point Blue
“In Tiny Tern Takes Flight, Donna B. McKinney invites readers into Tiny Tern and their flock’s enchanting migration journey. With Fiona Osbaldstone’s vibrant illustrations, this delightful tale sparks imagination and fosters a love for nature in young readers.” – S. Cargill, @shontalthebirder
“The best children’s books should be familiar enough to be relatable – and mysterious enough to be intriguing. ‘Tiny Tern Takes Flight’ achieves both of these by telling the story of the Artic Tern - one of the world’s most itinerate travelers – who ventures from pole to pole annually in search of sun and food. Avian migration is truly one of the world’s most intriguing natural phenomena - this story can only help engage future naturalists and ornithologists.” – Dick Evans, San Francisco-based Documentary Photographer, Birder and author
