Claire Bear Presents the Pilot Alphabet [Paperback]

Sue Hughes (Author)

Book Description

Join Claire Bear (Ursus Aviatrix) as she journeys from Alpha to Zulu to present The Pilot Alphabet. Claire Bear and her fellow pilots use this phonetic alphabet when they communicate on the radio with air traffic controllers and other pilots. Saying "Bravo," for example, makes it clear to everyone in the world that she means "B," not "D."

While Claire's daredevil aerobatics appeal to high minded aspiring boy and girl pilots; her whimsical, lyrical approach will draw the attention of children of all interests. Claire shows that girls can succeed in traditionally male dominated arenas. Recommended for ages 2 to 8.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Lifevest Publishing, Inc. (November 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598796577
• ISBN-13: 978-1598796575
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,583,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars There goes my secret code!, September 23, 2009

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Fear Dragon (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Claire Bear Presents the Pilot Alphabet (Paperback)

I gotta tell you... my 7 year old daughter was reading this phonetics book to me in the car, or more precisely using it to look up letters required to spell various names. She had read the whole thing her self unprompted by me earlier in the day and wanted to talk about it.

She stated that the letter for "F" is "Foxtrot" and my 9 year old son piped up from the back seat "Foxtrot!? That's the dance of love!". Whatever are they teaching kids in school these days?

I mentioned that, in fact, there were two dances of love in the phonetic alphabet, and the names of two lovers. He said "Yes, they are from Shakespeare aren't they?", so I guess the educational system is achieving something.

Anyway, they have both been enjoying the discussion based around this book and spelling their own names. It was my daughter's suggestion to read this one in the car this morning after so enjoying Claire's First Solo yesterday. She's smart... "This is really about the author, isn't it Dad. She's just been drawn as a bear so it doesn't look like her".

The only trouble is that for years I have been using the phonetic alphabet to send secret messages to their Mum that I did not want the kids to understand, such as "After the kids go to bed lets get a Sierra-Uniform-November-Delta-Alfa-Echo", but now I'm gonna have to think of a new code. They are on to me. Thanks Sue.

Like Claire Bear's First Solo, this book is fun and promoted another enjoyable discussion about aviation with my kids. I couldn't get nearly so interested if they were reading about horsies or knitting! Well done Sue Hughes, and thankyou.

4.0 out of 5 stars Adorable, December 8, 2010

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Janet Gerber (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Claire Bear Presents the Pilot Alphabet (Paperback)

Got this book as a Fathers Day gift for my husband (an amateur pilot) from our daughter. We all enjoyed this book. We love reciting "Alpha Bravo Charlie ..." etc. My little one can do it faster than either of us.