Fly with Me

A Celebration of Birds through Pictures, Poems, and Stories

By Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple and Adam Stemple and Jason Stemple

Hardcover

Published on Oct 16, 2018 | 192 Pages

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Grades Up to Kindergarten
Ages 3–5

Enchanting stories, lyrical poems, stunning photography, and fascinating science fill the pages of this treasury celebrating the amazing world of birds.

This thoughtful and beautifully curated collection of our flying, feathery friends highlights the role birds play in human life from centuries ago to present day. While it’s beautiful, it’s also full of valuable real science about these wondrous creatures. From history and behavior to spotting and photographing, there’s sure to be something for every bird fan in your flock. Young birders will learn all about migration and the importance of habitat conservation. They’ll find stories about bird rescues and fun facts about the fastest, strongest, and tiniest fliers. They’ll also discover the best bird nests, sweet songs to sing, ways to listen for and identify the birds around them, and more. Paired with stunning art and photography and beautiful design, this treasury is sure to become a classic for bird enthusiasts of all ages.

Fly with Me was created to help celebrate Year of the Bird, National Geographic’s 2018 initiative to bring awareness to the plight of birds around the world.

"Yolen and her three children celebrate birds with a lavishly illustrated compendium of facts, photographs, and poetry...As is characteristic of National Geographic publications, the plentiful photographs are well-chosen and beautifully reproduced. A treasure for browsers and bird lovers everywhere." —Kirkus Starred Review

"With text that never talks down to its audience, this makes an ideal choice for family sharing or classroom browsing." —Booklist

"This book is for browsers, brief research, bird lovers, and is a must-have bargain for every collection." —School Library Connection

ISBN 9781426331817 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 16, 2018
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 192
Dimensions 9-7/8 x 9-7/8
Age Range 3-5 years
Grade Up to Kindergarten

ISBN 9781426331824 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Oct 16, 2018
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 192
Dimensions 9-7/8 x 9-7/8
Age Range 3-5 years
Grade Up to Kindergarten

Jane Yolen

Jane Yolen was an accomplished and awarded author and poet, with over 450 books published in her lifetime. She was born and raised in New York City. She attended Smith College, and received her master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. She settled and raised her own family in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and spent parts of the year in Scotland as well. When she was not writing, Yolen composed songs, was a professional storyteller, and was the beloved mother of three children, and five grandchildren. Many of Yolen’s stories and poems were rooted in her sense of family and self. The Emperor and the Kite, which was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1983 for its intricate paper-cut illustrations by Ed Young, was based on Yolen’s relationship with her late father, who was an international kite-flying champion. Owl Moon, winner of the 1988 Caldecott Medal for John Schoenherr’s exquisite watercolors, was inspired by her husband’s interest in birding. The Devil’s Arithmetic, a National Jewish Book Award-winner and eventual movie, spoke to her own Jewish identity, interest in historical fiction, and her father’s service in WWII. Jane was generous of spirit, mentoring generations of children’s book authors with her expertise, her warmth, and her wonderful sense of humor. Jane passed away in 2026, but left behind a ubiquitous presence on children’s bookshelves and in hearts across the world.