Customer Reviews

The Airplane Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)

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My two-year-old son absolutely adores this book, even though the writing is directed at children above his age. He wants to go through the alphabet over and over with me (and yes, there are airplanes for every letter, including the Xandu and the Yak), stopping at his favorites. No jet aircraft are included in this book, with the possible exception of the Osprey, which the text admits is an unusual inclusion in the book; however, both military and civilian propeller-driven airplanes are included.

The text, as I mentioned, is clearly aimed at children older than two. I am very pleased with the text; it is clear and simple but it doesn't talk down to young readers. It gives interesting tidbits of information about the various aircraft and explains the basics of how airplanes fly.

Although each letter is prominantly featured in both upper and lower case, the focus of the book is really not the alphabet. The alphabet forms a backdrop and theme for the gorgeous illustrations of airplanes. The realism and minute detail make this a book older children, who already know the alphabet, would like to possess. In fact, I know quite a few adult aviation fans who would love to receive this as a holiday gift! My son easily spends a half an hour to forty-five minutes just looking at the pictures--a VERY high compliment from any two-year-old.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves airplanes. It would not be my first choice for teaching my son the alphabet, but he is certainly learning to love books and to love airplanes!

My 21 month old daughter just loves this book! We checked it out of the library and now I have to buy it because she wants it read every time we read a story. It is full of accurate bits of information on each aircraft that are approprite for any young child.

Mr. Palotta has written a beautiful book. However, it is truly not for young children just learning the alphabet, and would be better appreciated by 8+ year-olds. Also note that contrary to the title, military aircraft are featured. This is not a book that explains the parts of the airplane or instruments. A good choice for one with an interest in military aviation, whose parent knows military planes very well. Not for an airline pilot's kid.

This airplane alphabet book is fantastic! For any child who is fascinated with airplanes (and loves to read), it's the perfect gift. Each page has a letter and a coordinating factoid based on that letter. Very educational- my son loves the big pictures of the different airplane models through the years. I plan on buying another book because I actually framed four of the photos, I loved the illustrations so much. Vintage looking, such a great find!

This book is packed with illustrations of old warbirds, classic planes, and new aircraft, all beautifully described ...and alphabetized! It's fun to look through the book and realize my kids have already seen (and sat in!) a lot of these airplane types.

This is a great book for your little aviation nut, as well as Dad and Grampa and Great-grampa. It's truly wonderful.

I bought this book for my 6 year old son and he loves it. It is a great way to learn about different airplanes.

This book was a Christmas present for my 3 year old and he (and his older brother) LOVE it! I would definately recommend this book for little boys.

Who knew there really is an aircraft for every letter in the alphabet! Lots of fun for little ones - great gift idea for a future pilot, or to fill a shelf in baby aviator nursery!

The content of the book is good and my 2-year-old son enjoyed the book a lot. Unfortunately the paper is of low strength and is not up to the hard use that young users can dish out.