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Calvin Can't Fly: The Story of a Bookworm Birdie
By Jennifer Berne · Read by Jonathan Pryce
- Illustrated by
- Keith Bendis
- Published by
- Sterling Children’s Books
- Official grade range
- 2nd–4th
- Official run time
- 9:30
Grade 210 minute videoLearningBelongingStrengths
ReadAloudKit recommendation
Why this book fits
A starling who would rather read than practice flying discovers that knowledge can become a practical strength for his flock.
Grade 2 readers can track how a trait first treated as a weakness becomes important to the group’s success.
Teaching focus
Explain how a character’s interests and strengths contribute to a community.
Original activity
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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.