A Pigeon in Paris review

 

When mother pigeon arrives in Paris she knows it's the perfect place to call home--for a while. She makes her nest and lays her eggs and, when her babies hatch, nurtures them until they're strong enough to take flight. But as little Petite watches her brother and sister take off, she determines she is too scared and simply will not fly.(goodreads summary)

 

 

I saw this lovely book cover and knew it was going to be a story I would like.  It is a sweet and gentle read for little ones offering encouragement for those fearful times.   Little Petite and her siblings, Bisou and Cherie, are adorable characters to fall in love with.  Petite is so scared to take her first flight that she tells herself  she will never fly and will never leave her nest.  Although, she needs to learn to fly on her own if she wants to fill her hungry tummy.  With the help and encouragement of her family, she finally leaps off and flies on her own.  Seeing Petite go from "I can't and I won't" to finally spreading her wings and soar shows bravery and if you try, you just might surprise yourself.  Even after she panics and falls, she gets herself back up again with determination, facing her fear. The soft colors of the illustrations add to the story giving the pages a beautiful Parisian feel.  This will be a great story for those who struggle with fears and know they can overcome them.  I hope there are more Petite stories to come. She makes a wonderful character kids can relate to! I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-6.~

Title:  A Pigeon in Paris - Petite Takes Flight

Author: Paige Howard, illustrated by Joanie Stone

Pub. date: April 2023 Sleeping Bear Press

Genre: picture book

Hardcover, 32 pgs.