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Flight of the DoDo

by Peter Brown



      Penguin is plagued by an issue that has been common nature since the beginning of time-the fact that he is a Waddler and will never know what it's like to fly. After a mis-aimed goose- pooping incident that left Penguin's jacket very messy, he's bound and determined to find a way for himself and the other Waddlers to experience the amazing experience of soaring through the sky.

After tons of experimenting, they create a balloon they dub "The DoDo." With the aid of the wind and their new gear, the Waddlers set out to show the Flyers that they, too, can enjoy the experience of flying and prove that target poop can be quite impressive, if done correctly.

When I was handed this book, I immediately knew by the cover art that I was in trouble, and I was right. Flight of the DoDo is a hilarious story about a group of birds, cursed by nature to never know the exuberance of flying, who do everything in their power to prove all the naysayers wrong. The story is humorous to the point of near suffocation and the illustrations make it even harder for even the most talented of laughers to breathe. I highly recommend this book to anyone, both young and old.

The Book

Little Brown for Young Readers / TimeWarner
October 5, 2005
Hardcover
0-316-11038-8
Children [ages 4-8]
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The Reviewer

Carisa Weeaks
Reviewed 2005
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