The Dodo Who Dreamed She Could Fly

An inspiring story about the incredible things that can happen when you give something a try.

Ideal for readers aged 3 and up, The Dodo Who Dreamed She Could Fly was sortlisted for The Bookfest Shropshire Picture Book Award 2024, and was even featured on the CBeebies Lunchtime Story!

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A colorful illustration of a dinosaur with blue and green spots, wearing glasses and a red bow, reading a book titled "Lift Off" with a rocket on the cover, on a yellow platform.

About the book

The Dodo Who Dreamed She Could Fly

Meet Delilah. She’s on a mission to be the first dodo to take flight – and she won’t let what any of the other dodos say stand in her way.

This heart-warming story of perseverance, from the Oscar’s Book Prize shortlisted author of The Pet, will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever dared to dream. Brought to life with fabulous artwork from the illustrator of The Night Before the Night Before Christmas.

Published by Simon and Schuster
ISBN Number: 9781398517158

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Cbeebies Lunchtime Story

Watch as Cbeebies presenter Evie reads The Dodo Who Dreamed She Could Fly as the Cbeebies Lunchtime Story!

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Meet the characters

Colorful watercolor illustration of a sad-looking turkey with glasses, surrounded by craft supplies including glue, scissors, paper, and a cup of colored pencils, engaging in a craft project.

A whimsical illustration of six colorful, cartoon-like birds with human-like facial features and accessories, standing closely together on mushroom platforms.

Take a peek inside!

Colorful illustration of a blue horse wearing a straw hat, red shorts, and reading glasses, standing next to a yellow door with a rainbow sign that says 'Delilah'. The horse is holding papers and appears curious. There is a small table with a seashel

Colorful llama sitting on a branch amidst pink, orange, and yellow flowers with a background of fluffy clouds and a flock of small birds flying in the sky.

A colorful illustration of a bird with glasses using a telescope on a pink and orange plant with large yellow, pink, and purple leaves and purple berries, near a body of water.

Illustration of a bird and a woman in a child's bedroom. The bird is sitting on the bed with a girl, both wearing glasses. The room is filled with toys, drawings, books, and scattered objects, creating a cluttered and whimsical scene.

“Inspiring and uplifting story… Brought to life with vibrant illustrations and comic expressions. it needs to be on everyone's bookshelf (child or adult) for an immediate boost when feeling a bit grey!”

Zehra Hicks
Children’s author
“Claire Powell's illustrations are full of tropical colours and sunshine too. A lovely book to gift and share!”

M. Dulak