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If I Never Forever Endeavor Hardcover – Picture Book, April 12, 2011

by Holly Meade (Author, Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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A fledgling teeters at the edge of his nest in a gorgeously illustrated tale sure to resonate with anyone facing a rite of passage, change, or challenge.

Safe inside his cozy nest, a young bird considers whether or not to give his new wings a try. What if he tries and the wings don’t work, and he flails, plummets, and looks foolish? Then again, what if his wings take him swooping and gliding, sailing and flying through a great big wonderful world? He’ll never know if he never endeavors. With the help of her bold, beautiful collage artwork, Caldecott Honor-winning artist Holly Meade offers a gentle nudge for hesitant fledglings of all ages and species to step out, to dare, to try . . . and to fly.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    8.7 x 0.18 x 9.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Candlewick
  7. Publication date
    April 12, 2011
  8. ISBN-10
    0763640719
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0763640712
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Stunning collages of textured linoleum block prints and watercolors span double-page spreads to showcase the wee yellow bird warily peeking out of his nest on a pine bough as he debates and imagines himself soaring as well as plummeting.…An irresistible invitation to test those wings and fly
—Kirkus Reveiws (starred review)

Lovely ode to setting out on your own. With delicate, quirky rhythm, Meade describes the indecision of a little bird in a comfortable nest.… Combining watercolors, linoleum block printing, and collage, Meade's spreads feature blue and white skies that seem to go on forever, sturdy-looking trees and branches, and an ambivalent yellow bird made of cleverly cut paper….Celebratory and comforting.
—Booklist (starred review)

About the Author

Holly Meade (1956-2013) earned a Caldecott Honor for her illustrations in Hush! A Thai Lullabye, by Minfong Ho. She also illustrated Peek! A Thai Hide-and-Seek by Minfong Ho; And Then Comes Halloween by Tom Brenner; On the Farm and In the Wild by David Elliott; and many others.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; 3/13/11 edition (April 12, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763640719
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763640712
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.7 x 0.18 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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Sharon Craiger
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story with a teachable concept
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
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I purchased the book for it's wonderful pictures for my bird unit. I am an art teacher. The second grade teacher saw it and by the look in her eyes I knew I was about to loose my book. I ordered another one. We both really like it. Very nice pictures with a good story for me. Good story with usable vocabulary words for her.
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C. Donath
5.0 out of 5 stars One Of My Favorite Children's Books - Wonderful Message
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I borrowed this from a library a few months back and just had to get a copy of it myself - the message of the book is wonderful "Spread your wings and fly - you won't know if you can or cannot do something unless you try". I wrote a subscription in the front cover to my four-year-old daughter and plan on reading this book to her several times as she grows up. Wonderful book!
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Brittnee Gilleylen
4.0 out of 5 stars My High School Seniors LOVED this!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015
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I work in a high school. I read this book to a few of the Seniors who are graduating and heading off to college. They loved it! They said it was cute and that they could definitely relate to it. This book is a good encouragement for anyone who is about to do something challenging, or for those who are scared to take a leap of faith.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
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Beautiful illustrations and a great way to share the idea that we never know until we try.
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Sara L. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars beautifully simple and profound
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A thoroughly delightful picture book with an uplifing message for little people and big ones, too.....
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Jenna's Mommy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2013
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Lovely story to encourage kids, and adults to just give it a try! Beautiful illustrations. I used this as part of a training I did for teachers and they all loved it!
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Amy L.
4.0 out of 5 stars It has a great message, but gets lost in the vocab
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013
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Its a great book with a good message, but the vocabulary is a bit steep for a young child. I got the book to encourage my 5 year old to not be afraid to try new things, but found myself having to translate lots of the words into 5 year terms for her.
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K. Morrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2013
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Work colleague recommended this. I loved it! So did my daughter. It even helped her to understand what it means to try by taking a risk. The pictures are great too.
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