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A sumptuous and lyrical contemporary fable about bravery and self-esteem told through the migration of swallows. This stand-out picture book is brought to life by Olivia Hope's rich storytelling and Huýnh Kim Liên's stunning detailed artwork.
"How will I find my way?" whispered Flick, trembling.
"Head up, wings wide and own the sky," Greytail replied. "Then listen. . ."
"Listen for what?" Flick said.
"Why THE SONG OF THE SUN, of course!" Greytail sang.
Flick is setting off on her first migration. A journey of thousands of miles. She is filled with worry and uncertainty, and it's only with the help of wise, old Greytail that Flick is able to take the leap into the great unknown. At first, Flick can only concentrate on flapping her wings, but the further they fly, she slowly starts to zip and zoom, sing and soar.
Then when Greytail cannot fly on, Flick's fear sweeps through her and blazes once more. Without Greytail by her side, Flick battles on, flapping harder and harder until. . . she bursts out into the sunlight! And that's when she hears it for the first time. Others, just like her. Singing her song. Singing THE SONG OF THE SUN!
This heartfelt, empowering story is a modern classic in the making with a beautifully foiled and cloth-textured cover. The perfect bookshelf companion to The Fawn Who Chased the Sun, Starbird, The Fox and the Star and The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
| ISBN: | 9781835871065 |
| Publication date: | 8th October 2026 |
| Author: | Olivia Hope |
| Publisher: | Templar Books an imprint of Bonnier Books UK |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
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A sumptuous and lyrical contemporary fable about bravery and self-esteem told through the migration of swallows. This stand-out picture book is brought to life by Olivia Hope's rich storytelling and Huýnh Kim Liên's stunning detailed artwork.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Song of the Sun and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
The Song of the Sun features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Identity / belonging, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Worry, fear, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age, Recommendations, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Song of the Sun was written by Olivia Hope and published by Templar Books an imprint of Bonnier Books UK
The Song of the Sun has 48 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
