Amazing Airplanes -- Tony Mitton, Paperback

Buckle up to learn all about flying Amazing Airplanes follows the animal crew, as they become pilots, baggage handlers, and air stewards. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids love, such as the cockpit, landing gear, and much more. This book is perfect for budding pilots or happy vacationers

From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles Each book introduces a new vehicle and the jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures

Author: Tony Mitton, Ant Parker
Publisher: Kingfisher
Published: 09/01/2005
Pages: 24
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 8.28h x 7.86w x 0.13d
ISBN: 9780753459157
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 68048 / Amazing Airplanes


Review Citation(s):
Ingram Children's Advance 10/01/2005 pg. 23

About the Author

Ant Parker is known for his distinctive, vibrant work in books such as Charlie Chick. His artwork has been animated for BBC Children's TV and he illustrated the bestselling Amazing Machines picture-book series. His other titles include the pop-up counting book 10 Little Monsters, and an I Am Reading title: JJ Rabbit and the Monster. Ant lives in London.

Tony Mitton has been reading and writing since he was 9. He began writing specifically for children while still working as a primary school and special needs teacher. He now works full-time as a writer and sometimes performs his poems in schools and libraries. His picture books include Down by the Cool of the Pool (with Guy Parker-Rees) and The Somethingosaur (with Russell Ayto). He was recently contracted to rewrite the English verse texts for Dick Bruna's Miffy series of preschool books.