Falcon
Author/Illustrator: Tim Jessell
Published: 2012
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 978-0-375-86866
Pages: 40
Illustrations: Illustrations span three quarters of page spread
Text density per page: approximately twenty words per page spread
Age: 3 and older
Summary: Falcon
A boy lies in a field daydreaming, “If I were a falcon . . . with the sound of tearing paper, my wings would slice through the air.” Moments later the reader is enticed to join in the imaginary experience of rushing through air and scenic heights, listening and zooming over the roaring sea, and watching and teasing the people of a bustling city.
Illustrations: Falcon
Tim Jessell’s illustrations will delight small children. Large, colorful, and imaginative landscapes give the reader a literal bird’s eye view of the world.
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My Comments: Falcon
This picture book captivated my three year old son’s attention. He asked me to read it to him three times in a row and then spent the next hour pretending to be a falcon (which involved diving at me while I attempted some house work). I personally agreed with Ben’s assessment of this book. Not only was Falcon delightfully imaginative, but Tim Jessell’s extensive experience as a falconer gave his work a realistic touch.
Other Book Reviews: Falcon
Kirkus Reviews
Publishers Weekly
Activity Idea: Falcon
I taught my 3yo the “dance and freeze” game awhile ago. When we are playing now, we often dance like animals. My favorite is to dance like an octopus.
The images look beautiful. Thanks for sharing this book with WMCIR!