The Second Sky - Hardcover

by Patrick Guest (Author), Jonathan Bentley (Illustrator)

An inspiring story about finding your true element

Ever since he first hatched, Gilbert has wanted to fly. But with his big, clumsy feet and small, fluffy wings, learning to fly is a bigger challenge than Gilbert anticipated. His fellow penguins tell him to give up, but Gilbert is sure that if he keeps trying, he'll be able to soar...

Young readers will fall in love with this sweet, motivating story about overcoming obstacles and discovering your hidden talents.

Author Biography

Patrick Guest is an Australian children's author living in Melbourne. His previous books include That's What Wings Are For and The Ricker Racker Club (both Little Hare). The Second Sky has been shortlisted for the 2018 Early Childhood Book of the Year by the Children's Book Council of Australia. Visit his website at www.patrickguest.com.au.

Jonathan Bentley is one of Australia's most treasured picture book creators. He has illustrated over twenty children's books and has written two of his own, Little Big (Eerdmans) and Where Is Bear?(Doubleday). He has also been an editorial illustrator for Australia's Courier Mail for twenty years. He lives in Brisbane, Australia.