What readers are saying:

"Wonderful, whimsical, and mindful book for children and the child in all of us. I loved everything about this delightful book." -Book lover

"Searching for a bright and magical story? Need to feel inspired? Ready for a surprise ending? Get ready to fall in love with this little book. Salve for the spirit. Magical." -Maria McLaughlin

"A New Classic. This book belongs in every child's library." -Lemarr99

"I consider this a newer, more adventurous version of The Little Engine That Could with great animal characters. My daughter keeps requesting it as her bedtime story!" -Matt Wilson

"Captures the Essence of Friendship. Read it to anyone you love and recognize your love within it."-Leslie Wootton

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Book Description:

Parrot has a big dream... she wants to fly to the moon.

Her friend, Firefly, agrees to go with her. But as it turns out, the moon is very far away and getting there is not so easy. Will their wings be strong enough to go the distance?

Children will be delighted by the heartwarming friendship at the center of this enchanting story. Excellent for bedtime or the classroom, Parrot and Firefly celebrates the value of persistence, the power of presence and the joy of unexpected outcomes.

Fans of magical narratives like I Took the Moon for a Walk and Sleep Like a Tiger will love Parrot and Firefly.

• A great read-aloud book for parents and children.
• Rich, luminous illustrations and poetic text.
• A perfect book to help children develop a growth mindset and persevere through challenges.

Separated by their nocturnal and diurnal natures, these two unlikely friends meet up for evening flights and connect between adventures through charming letters. Their twilight journeys are depicted with stunning artwork, showing some important and often neglected steps on the road to success... gratitude and rest.

Readers will be rooting for these determined pals to overcome the odds!