Planes Board Book

Planes Board Book

by Byron Barton

Children explore the many ways we use airplanes, from seaplanes to crop dusters to planes that write messages in the sky. This very simple picture book about transportation will delight the youngest child.

Simple, easy-to-follow text and colorful illustrations, make this book about all different kinds of airplanes a great choice for toddlers. Young children will be fascinated with the various types of air transportation - from jet planes to seaplanes - as well as airport departures and arrivals. The sentences are short and to-the-point, perfect for kids with shorter attention spans. The sturdy board book format allows younger children the opportunity to handle the book without causing damage.

After you have read the story to your child a couple of times, don't be surprised to see them excitedly announcing the various planes as soon as you turn the page. This may be a good story to read prior to taking an airplane trip with your child. A quick discussion of the different parts of the plane may help alleviate any anxiety your child may feel about the flight.

I babysit a three year old, Emily, and this is one of her favorite books. She has heard the story so many times that she can practically read it to me! On the page that describes a plane writing a message in the sky, Emily emphatically declared that it said, "Drink Milk!" This is a wonderful story for children who love airplanes and a book that will undoubtedly be read over and over again.

--Abby