Review - Sometimes You Fly

Sometimes You Fly
by Katherine Applegate
illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt
Date: 2018
Publisher: Clarion Books
Reading level: C
Book type: picture book
Pages: 40
Format: e-book
Source: library

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text remind the reader that any achievement may be preceded by mistakes, and learning from them makes accomplishments sweeter.

(synopsis from Goodreads)

This book is so sweet. I can't help but think it's also pretty... meme-able (is that a word?), in that its little verses and pictures are cute reminders of things that all of us would do well to remember when we make mistakes.

The rhyming verse is simple but meaningful, and the illustrations are adorable. I can't find much to complain about here. This is a great picture book for those who are still learning and growing... which is pretty much everyone, really.

Premise: 5/5
Meter: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Illustrations: 4/5
Originality: 4/5

Enjoyment: 5/5

Overall: 4.71 out of 5