Baby on Board: Aeroplane: A Push, Pull, Slide Tab Book
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What’s inside...
This interactive board book introduces infants and toddlers to the exciting world of air travel. It features push, pull, and slide mechanisms that allow young readers to engage with the story and simulate the experience of flying on an aeroplane.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the pilot feels flying the airplane?
What would you like to see out of the airplane's window?
Can you describe how you would prepare for a plane trip?
Why do you think it's important for everyone to stay seated during the flight?
What do you think makes the airplane fly so high in the sky?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination by asking them to visualize being on an airplane and describing what they see and hear. Foster curiosity by discussing different parts of the airplane and their functions. Help them connect the story to personal experiences or future aspirations related to flying or traveling. Develop empathy by discussing the roles and feelings of passengers and crew aboard the airplane. Use the book’s push, pull, and slide features to make the interaction more dynamic and hands-on, reinforcing the child’s learning and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding cause and effect
Explanation: The interactive push, pull, and slide mechanisms of the book exemplify how certain actions lead to specific outcomes, such as moving a tab to extend the airplane's wings.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by recognizing sequences of actions and results in daily activities, like knowing that watering plants helps them grow.
Example Lesson: Developing fine motor skills
Explanation: Manipulating the tabs requires precision and coordination, fostering hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Real-World Application: The fine motor control gained can help children in tasks such as tying shoes, using scissors, or writing with a pencil.
Example Lesson: Exploring new experiences
Explanation: The story introduces children to the concept of air travel, which may be an unfamiliar experience, through a fun and interactive format.
Real-World Application: This lesson nurtures curiosity and openness towards new experiences, whether it's trying new foods, meeting new people, or visiting new places.
Example Lesson: Following instructions
Explanation: The book guides children on how to use the tabs effectively, teaching them to follow step-by-step instructions.
Real-World Application: This skill is essential in classroom settings, where following directions is crucial for completing tasks and activities successfully.