Petra Szmykowski-Britton

Florian the Fly Flies to Florida (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Have you ever wanted to leave home and travel to distant lands? Florian the Fly from Germany does just that. Unhappy with the rainy and cold weather in his hometown of Briedel on the Mosel River, he wants to go somewhere where the weather is warm and sunny. As luck would have it, the triplets are planning to visit their aunt in South Florida soon. With much planning and the help of a most unlikely ally, Florian finds himself on board the plane, headed to Fort Lauderdale. His arrival does not go according to plan, however. He finds himself separated from the triplets, in a wilderness far different from the vineyards and hills of his hometown. There are animal, bird, and reptile species he has never before encountered. Nothing resembles the place he left behind. He has to learn a new language (English), get accustomed to a new culture, and make new friends with so many who are different from him. In his exploration of South Florida, he begins to realize his real purpose in life, that of helping displaced, threatened, or endangered insects. He understands their longing for home and embarks on many new adventures as a result. Each adventure is written in English and in the language of the insect he helps. The book is written for children ages 5 - 10. It is intended to help the children retain their native language while learning a new language. It was always my mother's wish that I never lose my abilities to speak and read German, which is why books are important tools in this process. Let Florian be your guide in exploring new countries, reveal his tips on how to better learn a foreign language, and overcome the many obstacles he encounters trying to be a hero to others in need.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: perpetual traveler
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781734591514
• Artikelnr.: 60780175

Autorenporträt

No one could ever guess that the inconspicious fly was really someone very special. Born in Briedel, Germany during a summer that was cold and rainy, Florian the fly decided to head to Florida, a place that was full of sunshine, warm weather, beaches, and palm trees swaying in the ocean breezes. He couldn't go on this adventure without the help of someone who really was an enemy of flies. But sometimes you just have to take chances, trust your instincts to make friends of the most unlikely characters. The story resonates with my experience of being an immigrant who moved here as a young child with my mother and stepfather. Just like Florian, I didn't speak English, yet I had to go to school right away. I had to make friends, accept new customs, and work hard to succeed in my new home. That is why writing this story, in both English and German is very important to me. My mother never wanted me to forget my native language. She brought along many children's books, continued to speak German to me, and made sure we maintained contact with our family back home. Years later I became a foreign language teacher, as well as a science teacher. The book is based on the premise that we keep a part of our culture when we live in a new country, and we use that knowledge to appreciate the differences we experience. We use our native language skills to decipher the new language. As a science teacher, I realized early on that we need a connection to nature, its ecosystems, as well as animal and plant species as a means of appreciating the outdoors. That helps us become better stewards of our lands. This story begins the saga of Florian, who becomes a hero, and sets out to help other insect species who have been displaced, or are threatened or endangered. Wherever he travels, he learns about the history of the country, seeks out important cultural places, and makes new friends. Each adventure is written in English and the language of the insect or animal he helps. And, he never does it all alone. He forms lasting friendships here and abroad to make his mission possible.