This is a great concept and a story with a good message that could spark many important conversations. That said, there's something a bit "off" in the prose. The plot and language are blunt and straightforward, without much artistry or nuance. I wonder if this was translated from another language? Some of the technical jargon is complex, too, which means it will need to be read to its intended audience by an adult reading partner. That said, with a lively reader the story could be very expressive and humorous! Kids will likely enjoy contributing some of the sounds called for on the pages. It could be worth a try for early elementary.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

Thank you to the Owlkids Books and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. This wonderful book is about a circus performer and his assistant trying to cross the border into a different country/region and are met with a problem when the birds they travel with are not allowed to cross. The book says more with images than it does with words and is a reminder that a change in perspective may result in an unexpected way to solve a problem.

This was a fun story about a bird circus that has some difficulties getting to their next performance. The text is a bit wordy on the page where they encounter the border guard, other than that it is an enjoyable book.

So cute! The little birds all have such personality. A sweet art style and so few words, unless they're coming from a government official, make for a compelling and entertaining little read. I especially love the colour palette used.

Beautiful and uplifting. Just a perfect book for a before naptime reading with the little ones! I love it and I would recommend it!

I received an electronic ARC from Owlkids Books through NetGalley.
Readers get front row seats for a Bird Circus that travels and performs. They need to cross a border to another country and are met at the border by requests for a ridiculous amount of paperwork for the birds to enter the country. The young girl, Paloma, comes up with a way to have the birds to join them after they cross the border. Humor for younger readers and pointed commentary for more mature ones. The artwork lets readers see beyond the text to what is actually happening. I love the final humorous statement on the last page.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Not much text to this one. The story concept is good but falls a little short for a read aloud. The text is hard to read on a couple of the pages where there is text. The pictures were unique but not that appealing for smaller kids.