Teo rides on Papi’s shoulders to the playground, wishing he could soar and swoop like the birds above. He pretends to be a bird, fluttering his arms like one splashing in a puddle. Soon, his favorite playground structure transforms into a big tree as new playmates take little Teo under their wing, and together they peck, hop, and fly, giving Teo the courage to soar and swoop like the birds.

Flutter, Flap, Fly! is a joyful story that models language development through pretend play inspired by observing the natural world on the playground. The latest addition to the Small Talk Books® series, this book includes a note for caregivers by early literacy expert Dr. Kori Bardige.

Small Talk Books® are playful stories featuring a young child and an adult having fun while engaging in rich conversation. They also model simple, research-based ways for adults to build children’s early language. Several titles in the series also support early math development. All of the books come with a supporting note from an early childhood expert.