Henry wanted so much to fly. He is an ostrich, a bird, and birds fly. At least, all the birds that Henry has seen do. But try as he might, Henry couldn't seem to take off from the ground. No matter how much the other farm animals would laugh at him, Henry wouldn't give up. Until one day he realised his distinctive skill.Flying is great. But every animal, winged or not, is special in their way. Henry Wants to Fly is a story about finding yourself and accepting who you are. Henry cannot fly as he wishes he could. However, when danger is ablaze, he realises that what he CAN do is impressive.
Henry Wants to Fly is David Colquhoun's debut as a published author. The story of Henry the Ostrich sets an excellent example for children; it encourages them to embrace their strengths, be proud of themselves and their unique abilities. This book serves as a reminder that its ok if you don't recognise your niche yet. Just keep trying and searching until you find it.