In an infinity of sky, tiny godwit birds follow ancient, invisible migratory pathways, flying on and on for nine nights and nine days, flying without rest... This is their story.

"A breathtaking picture book" The Bookseller

From the creator of the critically acclaimed Where the Forest Meets the Sea and Mirror, comes a poetic, eco-conscious picture book which explores the complex, interdependency of nature. This is the story of the little-known Bar-tailed Godwit who, following invisible pathways that have been used for thousands of years, undertakes the longest unbroken migration of any bird, a total of 11,000 kilometres, flying from their breeding grounds in Alaska across the Pacific Ocean to Australia or New Zealand. Facing hunger and treacherous conditions to reach their destination, their flight is one of bravery, tenacity and strength, and Jeannie's stunning mixed media collages, inspired first-hand by the spectacular landscapes of Alaska and China, will amaze readers, and take them on an extraordinary visual journey to the corners of our Earth.

About the Author
Jeannie Baker is the author and illustrator of a number of children's picture books, including the award-winning Where the Forest Meets the Sea and the critically acclaimed dual language picture book Mirror. Her characteristic use of mixed media to create detailed and elaborate collages is stunning and unique. Originally from the UK, Jeannie lives in Australia. Find Jeannie online at www.jeanniebaker.com.

Reviews
"Beautifully designed, funny and a little bit spooky, this is a wonderful book to share with young children, particularly those with a spirit of adventure." * BookTrust *


Awards
Winner of John Burroughs Award, Young Readers 2017 (United States) and Whitely Award, Children's Book 2017 (Australia). Short-listed for Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year for Younger Children 2017 (Australia) and English 4-11 Book Awards Leicester 2017 (UK) and Environment Award for Children's Literature, Picture Fiction 2017 (Australia) and KOALA, Picture Story Books 2017 (Australia) and Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards, 5-8 Years 2017 (Australia) and Educational Publishing Awards Australia, Educational Picture or Chapter Book 2017 (Australia).



Book Information
ISBN 9781406382907
Author Jeannie Baker
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 265mm * 280mm * 5mm