by Robert Tregoning and Greg Stobbs

A picture book that champions love and hope over prejudice and fear and emphasises the importance of challenging assumptions, illustrated by Greg Stobbs.

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“Bravery and reassurance are at the heart of this gorgeously illustrated rhyming picture book. Balancing caution with courage is the uplifting message here as the contrast between the dark, tangled wood and the open blue skies illustrates.” - Sally Morris (Daily Mail)

“A fable-like tale full of courage, freedom and belonging teaches us to form our own opinions in life. A magnificent murder of crows attempt to educate a young crow in this beautifully-written fast-paced foray into the forest. That is until the curious young crow has a thought and starts to wonder what there is above their safe tree tops. A wonderful book from Indie Picture Book Award winner 2024 Robert Tregoning complimented by stunning illustrations from Greg Stobbs.” - Deborah Maclaren (Love Reading 4 Kids)

“Do judge this book by its cover, because it’s BRILLIANT!! It’s lovely to spot the creatures on the forest floor hiding in leaves, tails poking out or a shiny sniffy snout…great for reading together fun…Robert and Greg Stobbs, the illustrator, are a perfect pairing!” - Nicci Rosengarten (The Kids Book Curator)

“A curious young crow is told, in no uncertain terms, that what crows should be doing is looking down from the tree for danger. But the young crow wonders what might be above them. A beautiful story, told in rhyme with lovely, stylised illustrations.” - West Sussex Schools Library Service

"A terrific rhyming telling with descriptive language that excites and includes alliteration and other clever word play by Robert Tregoning and Greg Stobbs' illustrations that wonderfully complement the words, this is a joy to share with young listeners." - Jill Bennett (Red Reading Hub)

“Absolute amazingness! This book was perfect. I loved the art. The rhyming verses were smooth and unforced. The story was fun and lighthearted . And then the subtext…Holy wowza - this one gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes.” - Erica Talks Books

On the tangled, twisted branches,
in a tangled, twisted wood,
stood a young crow, looking downward,
like her elders said she should.

But the curious little crow soon starts to question why the older crows always look for danger below. If she can find the courage to look up and explore the world above the tree tops, perhaps she might find the freedom she longs for?