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Fly, Pajarito, Fly!

Bedtimes and reading together times become magical with this uplifting picture book about a mother and daughter who take a nighttime flight above the city—and share a special lesson about home.

The sun sets as a child and her mother take their evening stroll past Don Jorge’s ice cream truck and the casita with the twinkling lights. They watch the riot of pájaros flocking and flying through the sky. “All you need is wings,” says Mami. But the girl believes she’ll never be brave enough to fly like that. Mami sings and twirls the girl into the air. Together, they lift off and fly through the night sky, seeing their whole neighborhood and city from above, feeling the freedom of flight. And when the girl is ready to return to Mami’s arms? “All you need is wings to bring you back home.”

This is a story about the little, everyday moments that make life magical.

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On pre-order until 07/15/2026 $18.99 $18.99
On pre-order until 07/15/2026 $30.99 $30.99
Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 1
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Publisher Sleeping Bear Press
Language English
Available Formats Hardcover (9781534113374), PDF (9781668979266), ePub (9781668979150), Hosted ebook (9781668979372)
Copyright 2026
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 9 x 11
Graphics Full-color illustrations

Author: Alexandra Alessandri

Alexandra Alessandri is a Colombian American poet, children’s author, and associate professor of English at Broward College. She lives in Miami, Florida, with her family.

Illustrator: Dana SanMar

Dana SanMar is a Colombian illustrator and graphic designer currently established in Decatur, Georgia. Her love for illustration started at an early age due to her parents’ love for books. Her mother’s exposure to arts and crafts nourished her love for creating things by hand, while her dad fed her curiosity and taught her the importance of being resourceful. Her interest in storytelling through images guided her to pursue a career in graphic design and illustration. In 2019 she graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design M.F.A. Illustration program, and currently works as a freelance Illustrator.

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