Customer Reviews

Amazing Airplanes (Amazing Machines)

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My 14-month old son absolutely loves this book, and I have to admit that I do, too. The text is well-written and rhymes, with a nice cadence to it that is fun to read, even after you've read it three times in a row! The book explains how you travel by airplane -- packing your bag, going to the terminal, checking in, getting on board, etc. It even (briefly and simply) tells how airplanes fly. The illustrations are bright and colourful, and the story really feeds a little one's excitement about going on a flight. If your child (age 6 or less, I'd guess) is interested in airplanes, or if you are planning to travel on one, I would highly recommend this book.

Gave this book away as a favor at my son's 1st birthday party (airplane themed). All the guests loved it and it was great for kids 0-3 years old.

Came across this book in a thrift store and bought it for my 2-yo son who loves airplanes. It's been his favorite book for a long time and he can even recite it by heart. If your child has any interest in airplanes, or if you need a book to explain air travel, this is it.

Amazing Airplanes is a cute little book for toddlers and preschoolers interested in airplanes and air travel. While I still find Airport to be the best book for young children on airplanes and flying, Amazing Airplanes definitely has its own charms, and covers some topics not tackled in Airport. The cast of animal characters is appealing, and the illustrations are lighthearted and sometimes comical, such as the gate agent frowning at the "canceled" sign and the Lady Gaga-esque getup on the feline flight attendant. The text does a nice job of explaining complicated concepts such as aerodynamic lift and air traffic control in a simplified way that young audiences can understand. Some topics are not particularly applicable to U.S. domestic air travel, such as flight attendants who bring you "magazines and trays of food to eat," but these are minor points easily skipped or explained if necessary. ("That won't happen on our flight.") On the whole, this is a fun book for young children anticipating an upcoming flight or simply interested in airplanes.

I purchased this book to prepare my then 2 year old (now 3) for her first trip on an airplane. It helped to ease her anxiety - and mine... :) She is a seasoned traveler now, loves planes and loves this book - still!! It is one of her favorites.

you cannot go wrong with these - not too long for parents to read and kids love them. amazing how a simple book like this sparks their curiosity about airplanes and how they ask lots of intelligent questions about airplanes by reading this book. Very well done.

...whenever I'm on the road, this is the book he reaches for my wife to read to him!

We bought a few books to prep her for our trip and this one was the best by far. We all loved it and continue to read it every night!

My 2 yr old granddaughter loves airplanes. She really liked this book.

While getting our three year old ready for an airplane trip, I purchased a couple of age appropriate books about airplane travel. Both contained good information about the travel process, however, this book is by far the most entertaining and has held his attention through several readings. He has already packed it in his backpack for the trip.