My First Trip on an Airplane is a step-by-step guide using words and photos to teach young school-aged kids what to expect at the airport, on the plane, and at their destination. My First Trip on an Airplane (Growing Up) by Vic Parker (ages 5-7) It is a great book to read before you go on a flight or for any kid who loves airplanes. The kids will get to discover where their bags go, what happens in the control tower, how things work, what all those workers are doing, and what happens behind all the closed doors. Each page brings the airport to life, allowing you to have a behind the scenes look at the different sections of the airport. This brand new book from Lonely Planet Kids is sure to be a winner with kids. Also, the pictures are great.īest airplane books for kids school-aged How Airports Work by Lonely Planet Kids (5+) It talks about everything a child would need to know about taking a plane ride. Flying with kids for the first time can be very overwhelming, and this book would be a great help in preparing kids for their first plane trip. This is recommended for children who are nervous or scared waiting to board a flight. My First Plane Trip: Flying for Kids Book by Kim Jenkins (ages 4–8) This fun activity book loaded with very entertaining puzzles, such as mazes, crosswords, secret codes, word searches, as well as colouring activities that would surely make them look forward to their trip. My Airplane Trip Activity Book by Becky J. It also talks about some of the physical sensations experienced when flying. It takes you through the sounds they might hear on the plane on take off, during the flight and on landing. This book is especially good for those kids who are noise sensitive. The Noisy Airplane Ride by Mike Downs (ages 3-7) In a reassuring way, it also talks about the flight safety briefing, the feeling and sounds of takeoff, and landing to see Grandma. This picture book goes through all the major experiences including getting boarding passes, going through security and finding the right gate. My First Airplane Ride by Patricia Hubbell (for ages 3+)Ī colourful short story about a little boy taking his first airplane trip. It tells the story of three monsters who aren’t allowed to fly because of their onboard antics while showing the good behaviour of a young boy and girl who are allowed to fly. Best airplane books for pre-schoolers Monsters Don’t Ride on Airplanes by Hilarye Fullerĭesigned to encourage good manners, this book is a must for toddlers and pre-schoolers getting ready to fly. There are flaps to lift and a fold-out scene.

This illustrated board book for toddlers concentrates on the airport, with its shops and restaurants, emergency services, and ground crew preparing planes for takeoff. Playtown Airport by Roger Priddy (ages 2+) The story is fun and simple enough for a toddler to understand. The super cute flaps make it enjoyable to read, and the text also has a nice rhythmic and rhyming flow to it. This is a fun board book perfect for a child’s first airplane trip. Airplane Flight!: A Lift-the-Flap Adventure by Susanna Leonard Hill (ages 2–4) You follow Maisy as she goes through security and steps on board, as she meets the captain, goes to the toilet, and meets new people. This is a beautiful book to prepare boys and girls who have never flown before. Multi-award-winning author, Lucy Cousins takes her famous character Maisy Mouse on a plane trip to see a friend. It’s a simple introduction for toddlers to airports and planes. The creators have also released the Amazing Planes Activity Book which would be lots of fun to do. It has fantastic rhyming words that make it easy and fun to read. This book was a favourite in our house when the kids were very little. Flight: A Pop-Up Book of Aircraft by Robert Crowther (ages 6–9)īest airplane books for toddlers Amazing Airplanes by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker (ages 2+).My First Trip on an Airplane (Growing Up) by Vic Parker (ages 5-7).How Airports Work by Lonely Planet Kids (5+).Best airplane books for kids school-aged.My First Plane Trip: Flying for Kids Book by Kim Jenkins (ages 4–8).My Airplane Trip Activity Book by Becky J.The Noisy Airplane Ride by Mike Downs (ages 3-7).My First Airplane Ride by Patricia Hubbell (for ages 3+).Monsters Don’t Ride on Airplanes by Hilarye Fuller.Playtown Airport by Roger Priddy (ages 2+).Airplane Flight!: A Lift-the-Flap Adventure by Susanna Leonard Hill (ages 2–4).Amazing Airplanes by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker (ages 2+).

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