{"id":75475,"date":"2022-02-11T05:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T10:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=75475"},"modified":"2024-01-12T11:28:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:28:17","slug":"picture-books-about-airplanes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/picture-books-about-airplanes\/","title":{"rendered":"Take to the Skies With These Kids’ Books About Airplanes"},"content":{"rendered":"

When my children were small, I used to take them to the airport observation park. We packed a picnic lunch, sat on the grass, and watched the airplanes fly overhead while we listened to Gary Allen\u2019s song, \u201cWatching Airplanes.\u201d My kids loved seeing the big metal birds take off and land\u2014and it never failed to get them excited about our next plane trip.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re planning to hop on a plane soon or you have a young aviation enthusiast on your hands, here are the best children\u2019s picture books to read with them. <\/p>\n

yes no Board Books: 9781536214482 Bizzy Bear: Airplane Pilot<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/653670\/bizzy-bear-airplane-pilot-by-nosy-crow-illustrated-by-benji-davies\/ by Nosy Crow, illustrated by Benji Davies <\/p>\n

Join Bizzy Bear on a high-flying adventure with this sturdy board book for toddlers. Named an Editor\u2019s Pick by Amazon, it\u2019s no wonder that tiny airplane lovers everywhere have fallen in love with the rhyming text, adorable illustrations, and interactive elements. <\/p>\n

9780593428238 Hello, World! Planes and Other Flying Machines<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/676588\/hello-world-planes-and-other-flying-machines-by-jill-mcdonald\/9780593428238\/ by Jill McDonald <\/p>\n

Curious young minds will gobble up the fun facts in this exciting board book about flying machines. With simple, engaging sentences and energetic illustrations, it\u2019s the perfect introduction to nonfiction. You can\u2019t go wrong with this one!<\/p>\n

9781632173157 Go, Planes, Go!<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/639420\/go-planes-go-by-addie-boswell-illustrated-by-alexander-mostov\/9781632173157\/ by Addie Boswell, illustrated by Alexander Mostov <\/p>\n

Gentle humor and vibrant illustrations make this compare and contrast board book a must-have for any airplane-obsessed toddler. They\u2019ll love pointing out the different planes, counting wings, and discovering lesser-known aircraft models. If your child enjoys this book, check out the rest of the In Motion<\/i> Series<\/a>. <\/p>\n

yes no Picture Books: 9780399554483 Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night?<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/538564\/where-do-jet-planes-sleep-at-night-by-brianna-caplan-sayres-illustrated-by-christian-slade\/9780399554513\/ by Brianna Caplan Sayres, illustrated by Christian Slade <\/p>\n

Kids that loved reading the modern classic, Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?<\/i><\/a>, will want to read this cozy bedtime story about airplanes. Snuggle up and follow along as little jet planes go through their nightly routine. This gentle and comforting story is also available as a board book for younger readers.<\/p>\n

9781101919057 Alis the Aviator<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/549449\/alis-the-aviator-by-danielle-metcalfe-chenail-illustrated-by-kalpna-patel\/ by Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, illustrated by Kalpna Patel <\/p>\n

Learn your ABCs and aviation history with the first Indigenous female pilot in Canada as your guide. Kids will love exploring this unique alphabet book and poring over its gorgeous cut-paper collage artwork and the fascinating facts it offers.<\/p>\n

9780525581826 My Little Golden Book About Airplanes<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/573033\/my-little-golden-book-about-airplanes-by-michael-joosten-illustrated-by-paul-boston\/ by Michael Joosten, illustrated by Paul Boston <\/p>\n

When in doubt, reach for a Little Golden Book<\/i>! Inside, you\u2019ll find a treasure trove of information about airplanes and pilots throughout history. With fun facts, captivating stories, and lively illustrations, young airplane lovers will want to read it again and again. <\/p>\n

yes no True Stories: 9781536212525 The Girl Who Could Fix Anything: Beatrice Shilling, World War II Engineer<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/688922\/the-girl-who-could-fix-anything-beatrice-shilling-world-war-ii-engineer-by-mara-rockliff-illustrated-by-daniel-duncan\/9781536212525\/ by Mara Rockliff, illustrated by Daniel Duncan <\/p>\n

Wartime often requires innovation, and Beatrice Shilling made history in World War II when she revamped Britain\u2019s fighter planes. Kids that enjoy learning about history, true stories, and airplanes will enjoy this picture book biography of an unusual and brilliant woman.<\/p>\n

9780525645504 Me and the Sky<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/580085\/me-and-the-sky-by-beverley-bass-with-cynthia-williams-illustrated-by-joanie-stone\/ by Beverley Bass and Cynthia Williams, illustrated by Joanie Stone <\/p>\n

Girls and boys who dream of becoming a pilot will love this true story about Captain Beverley Bass. Even though she met many roadblocks on her path to becoming an airline pilot, Beverley brushed off the naysayers and pushed forward. This inspiring biography will encourage young readers to set their sights high, work hard, and reach for their dreams.<\/p>\n

9780803740822 I am Amelia Earhart<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/314817\/i-am-amelia-earhart-by-brad-meltzer-illustrated-by-christopher-eliopoulos\/9781984883643\/ by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos <\/p>\n

This bestselling picture book biography is a must-read for any airplane devotee. Kids will love learning about the headstrong pilot who believed she could do anything. From her childhood to her time in the cockpit, this book introduces young readers to the fascinating historical figure. <\/p>\n

yes no Early Readers: 9780593374986 Go, Go, Planes!<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/669338\/go-go-planes-by-jennifer-liberts-illustrated-by-mike-yamada\/9780593374986\/ by Jennifer Liberts, illustrated by Mike Yamada <\/p>\n

Help your child\u2019s reading abilities take flight with this leveled reader about airplanes. Beginning readers will get to practice their sight words along with unfamiliar words and concepts like old and new, high and low, big and small. It\u2019s an excellent choice to get young airplane admirers excited about reading.<\/p>\n

9781984894069 Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet!<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/606221\/maybe-you-should-fly-a-jet-maybe-you-should-be-a-vet-by-dr-seuss-illustrated-by-kelly-kennedy\/ by Dr. Seuss, illustrated by Kelly Kennedy <\/p>\n

Beginning readers will find Dr. Seuss\u2019s wild and wacky career primer irresistible. Whether your child dreams of becoming a pilot, farmer, teacher, or something else, they\u2019ll love the bouncy rhyme and bright illustrations in this book.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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