![]() ![]() Birds pop from the page in pink, green, and blue, emphasizing the joy and beauty of flying free. While Norman tries to be “normal,” the world and people around him look black and gray, but his coat stands out in yellow. The contrast of black-and-white illustrations with splashes of bright color complements the story’s theme. Black-and-white illustrations show his father with dark skin and hair and his mother as white. Percival ( The Magic Looking Glass, 2017, etc.) depicts Norman with light skin and dark hair. With the gentle encouragement of his parents, who see his sadness, Norman finds the courage to come out of hiding and soar. ![]() Although the coat hides his wings from the world, Norman no longer finds joy in bathtime, playing at the park, swimming, or birthday parties. Afraid of what his parents might say, he hides his new wings under a big, stuffy coat. Norman, a “ perfectly normal” boy, never dreamed he might grow wings. ![]() A boy with wings learns to be himself and inspires others like him to soar, too. ![]()
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