About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like they do not quite fit the mold or when they express frustration with the rigid rules of school and home. It is a surreal, visually inventive tale about Howard, a boy who looks a bit different and dreams of flying away from his dull, grey life. When he finally sprouts wings and joins a flock of storks, he discovers a world that values his unique perspective. This story is a beautiful celebration of individuality and the courage it takes to find your own 'flock.' Henrik Drescher's scratchy, avant-garde illustrations provide a refreshing alternative to traditional picture books, making it a perfect choice for creative spirits and deep thinkers ages 4 to 8. It validates the feeling of being an outsider while offering a hopeful, whimsical resolution.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with themes of social isolation and physical difference through a highly metaphorical lens. While Howard leaves his parents behind, the transition is framed as a natural evolution and a quest for self-actualization rather than abandonment. The resolution is joyful and secular.
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