When animals are in trouble, who comes to their rescue? Inspired by a true story from Cynthia Brian's beloved menagerie of adopted animals, Flap Forward! Fly Free! is the fourth book in the delightful children's picture book series, Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures. While Stella Bella is tending her garden, surrounded by her lively critter community, she hears desperate honks from Father Gander flailing in the sky. A distraught Mother Goose, the goslings, and the barnyard buddies spring into action to help their frightened friend. Through collaboration, cooperation, and courage, they face fear with love and friendship. With vibrant watercolor illustrations by Marta Maszkiewicz that bring the story to life, Cynthia Brian's Flap Forward! Fly Free! draws on real-life adventures with diverse animal species, learning to live together in harmony. The barnyard tales are filled with timely and timeless lessons that mirror human experiences, exploring integrity, individuality, character, and the power of community. In each book of Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures, children are guided to embrace courage, kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and love. These engaging stories motivate young readers to value animals and the natural world while encouraging them to be caring and compassionate humans. Flap Forward! Fly Free! especially inspires children to ask for help when needed, and cherish the warmth of a supportive community. Like Cynthia Brian's Be the Star You Are!(R) series for teens and adults, the books of Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures remind young readers that we are not merely created equal, we are each unique. Every child has the ability and responsibility to use their gifts and strengths to shine, sparkle, and make a positive impact on the world. We must all strive to be the stars we were born to be.
