Only a Witch Can Fly McGhee, Alison and Yoo, Taeeun

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With breathtakingly beautiful linoleum block print illustrations from Taeeun Yoo - whose debut picture-book, The Little Red Fish, has won many accolades - and an engaging story-idea about a young girl who longs to fly, this is the sort of picture-book I ought (and want) to love. Unfortunately, Al...

from penguinasana

This unique picture book is written as a sestina, giving it a rhythmic feel. The illustrations have an old-school feel with bold contrasts of dark colors. I could see the simple, yet compelling story being a terrific way to introduce poetry concepts to kids, and perhaps as a springboard for older...

from dangerlibearian

Gorgeous illustrations, poem about a little witch who has not yet flown, but she keeps on trying, and finally gets it.

from Steph_adcock

Only A Witch Can Fly tells the story of a young witch yearning to fly. She tries and tries again until she finally gets it. The language is choppy and awkward. The story is supposed to rhyme, but doesn't quite work. When the young witch falls from her broom the second time, the text says, "How aw...

from DiamondDog

Beautiful phrases and endearing block prints tell the tale of a little girl who wants to fly... on her broom. The poetry tripped me up a bit and didn't seem to flow all the way through the book, yet I am unfamiliar with the poetry type, so may not have had the right rhythm! Still I think picture ...