Our toddlers loved this illustrations of different types of aviation in this book. Another great book to read before you head up into the skies with little ones. This sensory experience is carefully captured in The Noisy Airplane Ride that discusses the different noises associated with an airplane ride.

Our toddlers love the colorful pictures and the variety of different planes.įor many young children, it is the noise of an airplane ride that is most impressionable. Philemon Sturges is another amazing non-fiction author. This book reminds me of waiting for an airplane at the gate with my nose pressed up against the glass in the best possible way. They entice the reader with intriguing information that leaves you wanting to learn more about the topic. His brief text and beautiful illustrations make these the perfect reads for young children. Locomotive and Lightship are two of our all time favorite books.įloca is a master at taking beloved transportation themes and finding unique approaches for presenting them. It describes how they pack on the luggage, load the food, check the wheels, and move the airplane into position. Flying is no different.įive Trucks is the story of the trucks that prepare the airplane for take off. He captures the relevant details for his young audience perfectly. Learn where your baggage goes, what happens in the control tower, and so much more.ĭonald Crews is one of my go-to authors when I am looking for a non-fiction book. My kids love the detailed illustrations and the pages that open up allowing you to peek behind the scenes at the airport. They are perfect for reading before plane trips to start conversations about what to expect and reflect later after our ride.Īffiliate links are included below. Here are the picture books about airplanes that we enjoyed the most. To help us prepare I gathered some books and because I’m me I read every book I could find about airplanes. I find that things tend to go more smoothly when they have some idea of what to expect. Two years later we prepared to fly out east I wanted them to be prepared. Our family loves flying off on a new adventure. The first time our twins flew they were 2 months old, much too young to remember it (or even stay awake).

Planes by Byron Barton