The Great Migration is a beautifully done book. The poems by award-winning poet Eloise Greenfield capture the emotions of each traveler on the journey. The illustrations by Jan Spivey Gilchrist are rich in texture and expression and compliment the poetry perfectly. The intended audience of 3-8 year-old children will walk away from this book with a clear understanding of The Great Migration, and older children will want to delve deeper after soaking up the heartfelt poetry.