Fly Like a Bird -- Olga Ptashnik, Hardcover

A playful tour through the flight patterns of pelicans, peregrine falcons, and other incredible birds.

"What if I never learn to fly?" a baby chickadee asks. "You will when the time comes!" an adult answers. "Let me tell you about how our friends fly." Will the chick fly like a hummingbird--moving its wings at top speed and sipping nectar from flowers? Will it fly like an Andean condor--using air streams to soar through the mountains? Will it fly like a penguin--flapping its wings like fins underwater? Maybe this tiny chickadee can find its own way to fly.

With vibrant illustrations and incredible facts about each feathered friend, Fly Like a Bird is a thrilling introduction to life on the wing. This warm, conversational book is perfect for nature lovers, aspiring birdwatchers, and anyone who's ever wondered how to soar into the future.

Author: Olga Ptashnik
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/02/2025
Pages: 36
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780802856456
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Olga Ptashnik is a Russian children's book illustrator and amateur naturalist who finds inspiration in little leaves and big rocks. She earned her master's degree in biophysics before pursuing illustration as a self-taught artist. Olga's books have been published in six languages, and her work has been exhibited at the Bologna Book Fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair, and the Society of Illustrators. Fly Like a Bird is Olga's English-language debut. Visit her website at olgaptashnik.com or follow her on Instagram @olga.ptashnik.