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The Little Airplane (Lois Lenski Books) [Hardcover]

Lois Lenski (Author, Illustrator)
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Mr. Small is a high-flying pilot in this adventure! Pilot Small prepares for his flight, and then enjoys the bird’s-eye view from above. As fresh today as when it was first published, this fun and informative look at flying is perfect for airplane trips.

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Mr. Small is a high-flying pilot in this adventure! Pilot Small prepares for his flight, and then enjoys the bird?s-eye view from above. As fresh today as when it was first published, this fun and informative look at flying is perfect for airplane trips.

About the Author

Lois Lenski was a prolific author and illustrator of classic books for children; from picture books to plays, regional historical fiction, poetry, and songbooks, her work was always playful, ever educational. She is counted among the most influential author-illustrators of the 20th century. Bestowed the Newbery Medal for Strawberry Girl, and twice attaining the Newbery Honor, she died in 1974.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  • Hardcover: 56 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (May 27, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 037581079X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375810794
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.4 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great series that grows with your child, December 30, 2004
This review is from: The Little Airplane (Lois Lenski Books) (Hardcover)
While the text may be lengthy for toddlers (I have a 3-1/2 year old who loves this book, borrowed from the library, that I'm buying him a copy), this is certainly a book that grows with the child. The engaging, simple pictures allow for much imaginative story telling (who ever said parents are supposed to read every word when the child isn't ready?), moving into reading more and more of the text as the child grows older. I trained for a private pilot license, and the details given are simple and factual; just the kind of real stuff that children interested in airplanes would want to know; it's stuff they absorb readily if the subject interests them. I'm glad to see these books back in circulation. The other books in Lois Lenski's series are great, too.

I don't know what the board book is like, but the rating of Baby-Preschool isn't accurate, at least for the 56-page Hard- and Paperback editions. This book is also great for older children who want to know more about the basic mechanics of airplanes and flight.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly captivating book, June 14, 2005
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This book was a gift and I originally thought that it was too detailed to be interesting to my 22-month-old son. However, it has a very calming quality and he insists on it every night before bedtime. The adventures move along frequently enough to hold his interest, without being overly stimulating. And he can identify elements he likes from the drawings, such as the propeller, the wind sock, the hangar, and the car on the ground.

His father and I appreciate the accurate details. I'm now on-line looking for other books by Lois Lenski, hoping that they, too, will be a hit for us.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Right Stuff, January 3, 2007
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This review was actually written by the father of the child to whom I gave the book. He is a pilot as is the child's grandfather.
"The plane looks just like a red Piper Clipper, so Grandpa Tom will be delighted. Clearly written by someone who has flown taildraggers, as it is a perfect and simple primer in how to fly one properly. I wish I'd had that down in Florida [where he took flying lessons]..."
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