Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The lyrical realm of The Koala Who Could meets the island life of Gal pago Girl/Galapague a in a story of how fear can get in the way of dreams taking flight.
When island breezes arrive, albatross chicks know it's time to fly away and say, " Adi s " But Waverly isn't ready to leave the Gal pagos. Worry keeps this seabird grounded until Waverly finds the courage to take off and explore the open ocean for the first time.
Told in rhyme, the story introduces children to creatures along the equator, Spanish phrases, and concepts of anxiety, mindfulness, and empathy.
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A story of how bravery and supportive friendship conquer fear that is interfering with growth, Waverly Braves the Breeze introduces children to creatures along the equator, Spanish phrases, and concepts of anxiety and friendship. When island breezes arrive, albatross chicks know it's time to fly away and say, " Adi s " But Waverly isn't ready to leave the Gal pagos. Worry keeps this seabird grounded until Waverly, with the help of her new friends, finds the courage to take off and explore the open ocean for the first time.
Set on Espa ola Island in the Galapagos and based on the real-world life cycle of the waved albatross, Waverly Braves the Breeze follows the process of fledgling, where upon turning 6 months albatross must fly and leave home to spend years at sea. With a highly-detailed setting and a host of animals that are true to the place, small readers are invited to learn about an unusual nook in the real world.
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Waverly's is a unique story of how bravery, friendship, and encouragement conquer anxiety. Set in the Gal pagos, the book introduces children to unusual animals and Spanish phrases while exploring the theme of overcoming fear in order to grow. Come along to Espa ola Island, in the Gal pagos archipelago, one of the only places in the world where the waved albatross breeds. Meet Waverly, a young albatross who is afraid to spread her wings and fly. What if she gets lonely? What if she misses home? As Waverly thinks things over, she befriends other unusual and special animals on Espa ola Island. Together, they help Waverly discover just how brave she can be.
This rhyming story skillfully explores themes of anxiety, friendship, and bravery while introducing kids to the real-world life cycle of the waved albatross. The story centers on the process of fledging, when young albatrosses reach the age of about six months and leave their home on Espa ola Island to spend years at sea. The charming story is followed by robust educational backmatter about the Gal pagos.