Absolutely breathtaking photographs of 11 different types of birds accompany an inspiring poem from Helen Frost. The lines can be read literally since they are, obviously, all about the sojourn of those small winged wonders that sit on our tree branches and fill the blue skies, leaving our hearts in awe at their acrobatic feats. As the birds in this book rise up, stretch their wings, and face down some perils, readers will hold their breath in concern that everything will turn out all right, and they'll make it home safely. But underneath that literal meaning, readers might not be blamed for reading the lines as a sort of cautionary tale for anyone beginning a new phase in life's journey or as a reminder of the places they'll go and the things that they'll do, perhaps a shorter version of the famous Dr. Seuss book often given as a graduation gift. If only we could go to all the places these birds must surely travel and still find our own way back again. Yes, I loved this one just as much as the previous pairing of Frost and Lieder, Step Gently Out.