All About Airplanes! Book List

Airplanes can be both fascinating and frightening for kids (ok, and adults, too!).  One of the best ways to calm any nervousness or fears is to prepare for a flight in advance by arming your child with knowledge and a sense of excitement.   Not to mention, learning about airplanes is pretty fun!

We have done a version of this 2 times before; once before a flight to visit family and once before an air show this past summer.  Each time, the whole airplane theme has been a huge hit.  We are taking another flight to visit family this holiday season, as many of you likely are, as well.  I don't think this gets old for the kids to explore airplanes before each flight that they take.  They can learn something new each time!  So join us as we explore airplanes, or save this list of books & activities to do before your next trip.

Happy holidays and safe travels!

 

Book List:
"Airplanes" Byron Barton
"Airport" Byron Barton
"Flying" Donald Crews
"Jets" Matt Doeden
"Modern Military Aircraft" Daniel Gilpin
"The UglyTruckling" David Gordon
"A Day at an Airport" Sarah Harrison
"Airplanes:Soaring! Diving! Turning!" Patricia Hubbell
"My First Airplane Ride" Patricia Hubbell
"Come Fly with Me" Satomi Ichikawa
"A Plane goes Ka-Zoom!" Jonathan London
"Pilot Pups" Michelle  Meadows
"Amazing Airplanes" Tony Mitton
"Miss Mouse Takes Off" Jan Ormerod
"I Love Planes" Philemon Sturges
"Air Show!" Treat Williams  (This one is by far our favorite, as it has a fun story line, fun "pilot lingo" and a fold out page that depicts and names a huge variety of aircraft.)