Ramone, a shy, ruby-throated hummingbird, is about to leave the nest for the first time. But his anxiety and fear keep him from taking off as he contemplates all that could go wrong. Full of kind words and encouragement, Ramone’s mother gives him room to work through his emotions, building his confidence and letting him set his own pace. Ramone watches as his friends soar through the sky, realizing all he might miss out on if he doesn’t conquer his fear. Ramone’s adventure showcases the emotions, both positive and negative, children experience as they approach new challenges. Accompanied by strikingly beautiful illustrations, this tale guides readers through Ramone’s emotional journey, showing kids that fear must be overcome in order to grow.
Our Review
A beautiful story about overcoming fears. Ramone is a hummingbird that hasn’t flown yet, and he’s very scared. Ramone’s mom is right there to encourage him. I love that when Ramone first declines to fly that his mom doesn’t push him. She patiently waits until he is ready to share his fears with her. I think, as a mom, we all want our children to succeed at whatever they choose to do – encouragement & patience can go a long way. In the back of the book there’s a whole page of Hummingbird Facts (most of which were new to me), and the next page has conversation starters about the story and obstacle’s one might face. Great book with phenomenal illustrations.
About The Author
Hillary Daecher has been writing short stories since she was a child. SOAR is her first published children’s book. Angie Hohenadel is a high school art teacher and artist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. SOAR is her first illustrated children’s book.
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About The Illustrator
Angie Hohenadel is a high school art teacher and artist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. SOAR is her first illustrated children’s book.
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