The Fflyte family find birds a nuisance as does everyone else, for there
is simply not enough room for them on the ground. It is only when Mr
Fflyte invents a flying machine that the birds finally learn to fly.
John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lyce in London.
His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children's books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.
"Quentin Blake's pictures are a delight, full of character and movement"
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"Another brilliant book from Quentin Blake and John Yeoman reissued for a new generation."
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