Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly
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What’s inside...
This delightful book introduces children to the exciting world of airplanes, rockets, and other things that fly. Through colorful illustrations and fun narratives, children explore different types of flying machines and learn about the basics of flight. An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite. In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying!
Age
3-7
Length
69 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would feel like to fly in one of the planes or rockets in the book?
Which flying machine from the book would you like to invent and why?
How do you think the pilot feels when they are up in the sky?
What kind of adventures could you have if you could fly anywhere in the world?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage imaginative thinking by asking the child to describe their own flying machine and what special features it would have.
Discuss the different types of aircrafts mentioned in the book, and explore their uses and functionalities together.
Create a fun quiz based on the book to test each other's memory about the different planes and rockets, fostering a competitive yet educational activity.
Combine reading sessions with activities like drawing or making simple paper planes, connecting the themes of the book with hands-on experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The depiction of various flying machines sparks curiosity and drives the exploration of different types of transportation and technology.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this curiosity to learning about how things work in their daily surroundings by exploring, asking questions, and seeking information.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Characters in the book often face challenges that require trying multiple solutions before succeeding, demonstrating the value of persistence.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to not give up easily in real life situations, whether solving a puzzle or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The characters frequently work together to navigate the skies, showing how collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating and valuing others’ ideas during group activities at school or play.