Herbert the Bird goes to Fish School

Some children are told what they should be. Herbert was told he should swim.There's just one problem.Herbert is a bird. Yet his mother has always dreamed that one day he would become the finest swimmer on the river.So after his first birthday, she sends him to Fish School where Fiona, Freddie and the other fish naturally glide through the water while Herbert flaps, flops and goes splish, splash, splosh.He tries harder. He practices. He tries again.The fish glide past like magic. Herbert sinks like a soggy sponge. Herbert begins to wonder if maybe he just isn't very good at anything.Then Grandpa takes him on a picnic and says the one thing nobody has thought to say: "Of course you can't swim. You're a BIRD, not a fish. You were made to FLY!"Warm, funny and beautifully illustrated, Herbert the Bird Goes to Fish School is a heartwarming picture book about discovering what makes you different, finding the courage to follow your own path, and learning that struggling at one thing doesn't mean you won't soar at another.Perfect for children ages 4-7 who: - Sometimes feel they can't keep up- Compare themselves with siblings, classmates or friends- Are learning that everyone has different strengths- Love funny animal stories with plenty of heartAnd for the grown-ups who sometimes need that reminder too.Because every little bird deserves the chance to discover its wings.