This was a super cute story about a young crow who is brave enough to challenge the status quo. The illustrations are delightful, and the rhyme scheme made it both fun to read aloud and engaging. My three year old had fun discussing why the crows were scared of certain forest-visitors versus why they were actually there and how the youngest crow might be feeling throughout the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Flyaway Books for the ARC!

A thought-provoking yet delightful tale of a young crow who dares to look beyond the familiar, challenging the limits set by his elders. Exploring with wide-eyed wonder as his curiosity takes flight , he embarks on a journey that brings him to a world he never imagined—one that had been above him all along.

This story serves as an effective reminder as to why curiosity is essential in life, for adults and children alike. Too often, we are told to stay within boundaries, to focus only on the known and the familiar, and to avoid the unknown. But just like the little crow, self discovery and growth happens when we dare to explore beyond the limits set for us. Curiosity fuels discovery, creativity, and personal development. It encourages us to question, to seek new POVs, and to embrace the unexpected. Without it, we risk missing out on the vastness of possibilities that exist beyond our circles of familiarity. This book is a touching reminder that sometimes, the greatest adventures begin the moment we choose to look up, to take a breathe and choose to trust our instincts.

Cute story reflecting how we often go with what we know, even if it's incorrect. The baby crow always looked down at danger, but when we referenced looking up, he was cast away. Or the fact that all the different creators weren't coming by the crows' tree to cause a problem, but rather to simply live their lives. Great picture book!

My class really enjoyed this book. By looking at the cover, some thought it might be a mysterious story and were worried for the crows. They came up with lots of reasons for the crows fear but expressed curiosity also. They loved that the little crow was so brave. We talked about how it takes courage to learn new things. And learning new things can be amazing.

Gorgeously illustrated children’s book. It tells of the smallest crow who wonders what if? What if you do something new? What if you’re not constantly scared and cautious?
Such a great lesson for kids about being both cautious and curious. Letting go of our anxiety can give us the chance to fly.
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.

What the Crow Saw Below is a nice, cute story about a little bird, who wants to know more. It's adorable both in artstyle and the plot. The way trees are created seems so crispy, almost like you can touch them!
My inner child had so much fun while reading.

Thanks to NetGalley, Robert Tregoning, and Flyaway Books for the advanced copy.

This book has such a cool art style. Very beautiful and unique. The story was adorable and has such a great message about not letting fear stop you. I can't wait to read this to my daughter.

What a gem of a picture book.
The things I like the most of this book are:

The fact that the main character is a crow. Let’s face it: there are way less stories (especially picture books) about animals that are not so cute or likeable. That’s why it’s especially important to have stories about those animals, that paves a way to get to know them better.

The language and sentences in this story are marvelous. I wanted to quote some wisdom lines from multiple pages. There’s a rhythm to the text that gives the story so much flow, like the flapping of wings.
There is rhyme in the sentence although it’s not that obvious, that makes the story really funny and smart.

Another great aspect of this book are the illustration, they are so lively. The colors almost pop of the page. The large, page covering pictures make you want to crawl in the story. While you’re reading you’re almost sitting next to the crows on a branch in the tree.

Altogether I found this a wonderful witty read. Really enjoyed it, and I can imagine that there will be many kids that will enjoy flapping through this book again and again.

Beautiful illustrations, an engaging story, and a wonderful message for readers of all ages! Can't wait to add to the library's collection!

This is a beautiful story about a crow overcoming its fears. The illustrations are stunning and perfectly fit the rhyming text. I felt I was with the crow experiencing the fear of the world below. The end is very hopeful.
There is so much scope for discussion in this story. Children will adore it.

The little crow joins her elders in looking down to warn about any possible enemies. The birds encounter increasingly larger creatures, frightening them off with their squawking. But the little crow has a new idea: What if, instead of looking down, the crows looked up?

While the moral isn’t particularly original, Robert Tregoning and Greg Stobbs do a lovely job with this rhyming picture book with the perfect accompanying illustrations.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley and Flyaway Books in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced reading copy.

What The Crow Saw Below by Robert Tregoning is a triumphant picturebook. The text flows lyrically throughout the story, and the illustrations are done wonderfully, showcasing a nature-focused art sense that uses natural colors. The formal elements of the book work well with the textual elements, resulting in a picturebook that is both fun for readers, and accomplished critically.

Gorgeous illustrations highlight this tale of caution and bravery.

It seems that all the crows do is sit in a tree looking down, watching and worrying about all that is happening below. One young bird wonders what might happen if they looked UP for a change. It's amazing the things that can see when you dare to try something new.

This could serve as a great reminder to get away from your screens, and get out and experience the world.

A beautiful story, and a lovely book.

Absolutely STUNNING and unique illustrations! Almost haunting in style, but it's not at all scary. The prose has a nice rhyme and rhythm to it too. Great book to teach kiddos about getting over their fears.

An absolutely gorgeously illustrated picture book with gentle rhymes and a strong message about a young crow "swapping her fear for bravery, hopefulness, and love." I thought the illustrations had a very original style and I loved the contrast in colors and brightness from the world below the tree canopy in the forest to the world of the brighter skies above. Beautifully done.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I had received an email that stated fun things to do with this book and students. So instead of reinventing the wheel, I thought I would request this book and use for my students. I found that I could use this book with many age groups. It has rhyming, comprehension, syllables, articulation, prediction and question asking and answering. Since I work with many age groups, this was perfect. The illustrations were beautiful and we could talk basic concepts---which way are the crows looking....
I will definitely purchase this book to use again next year.

An adorable picture book about getting over one’s fears.

This beautifully illustrated book about a little crow comes with important values to learn and how a little curiosity can always be of help!

I can highly recommend this to parents. Especially now during fall the illustrations and theme of the book have the perfect atmosphere!

5.0/5.0 ⭐️

A beautiful story about a young crow who begins questioning how and why things have always been done in her family when her elders expect her to join in shooing away everything that approaches the tree out of caw-caution.

The artistic quality is amazing. The illustrations are beautifully done in a unique style that is captivating, filled with many small details.

Perfect for preschool and early elementary readers, with nothing scary for younger toddlers. The storyline conveys a cohesive message and ends with the little crow showing her family what she has discovered, highlighting that some caw-caution is always needed.

Thank you to Flyaway Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book.

Rarely does rhyme read in a picture book as smooth and neat, but it certainly does here. The artwork takes the reader into the crows' world, and the final message of the book - that "it's important not to let our worries keep us trapped" - will encourage readers of all ages.

“What the Crow Saw Below” is a sweet story about a curious crow who begins to wonder why her elders always look down and never up. The other crows don’t want to hear about it. What could be up there? The danger is below! "Caw caw, be cautious!" A tale of a little crow who questions the way things have always been and seeks her own answers. The story is beautifully illustrated, especially the scenes featuring the gorgeous blue sky.