The aptly named Fflyte family find birds a real nuisance, for there is simply not enough room for everyone on the ground. It is only when Mr Fflyte invents a flying-machine that all the birds - except the penguins - learn how to fly.

 

This book is part of a book series called Picture Puffin .

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 1999 by Penguin Books Ltd .

John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycee in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960 with A Drink of Water, and has resulted in a long list of successful children's books. QUENTIN BLAKE is Britain's leading illustrator, and was chosen as the first Children's Laureate.