Fly

by Nathan Clement

The step-by-step process of air travel from the perspective of a young girl on a trip with her parents is revealed in this informative picture book.

A young child is on a trip with her parents. With gorgeous, simple artwork and a clear, step-by-step explanation of the process of air travel, this book shows young readers how each worker at an airport and on a plane -- from the boarding agent, ground crew, flight attendants, pilot and copilot, and air traffic controllers -- contributes along the way to bring passengers safely to their destinations. The title has easy-to-read text and simple, graphic illustrations, as well as a sweet surprise ending -- the family brought along their dog, who earns wings for its first flight.

Genres: Picture Books, Transport, Childrens, Aeroplanes, Travel, Storytime, Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 16, 2019

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

This would be a great book to read with a small child who may be afraid of their first time flying.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for kids getting ready for their first plane trip.

[KC · Rating 4 out of 5]

With bold pictures, this book simplifies air travel. Perfect for early readers or first time flyers.

[Miss Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lisa Brown's The Airport Book is better, but this is good reinforcement on what to expect on a flight.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really simple book about flying. Would be perfect for a tyke who is taking an airplane trip.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved this toddler and up step by step picture book guide to flying on an airplane.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fellow Goodreads author Nathan Clement, you don't only write prolifically. You also illustrate too, and those illustrations are distinctively marvelous.

This story celebrates what happens related to flying in a plane. Selective, like all picture books, the details here fascinate me.

* From this book's point of view, we see baggage being loaded into the cargo hold, which I've barely noticed before.
* Not the more mundane details of travelers checking their baggage, which I've noticed countless times, up close and personal.

This far into the book and already I'm getting a new idea about flight, quite different from my experiences as an enthusiastic traveler.

This is NONFICTION, folks. Like a kid-scoped documentary within book covers.

Those "Airplane Words to Know" at the end? I learned three new ones.

Thanks for this education: Many times I've flown across the Pacific Ocean. Many times I've flown across the Atlantic Ocean. Of course I've criss-crossed America from so many directions. But never before have I understood flight in this super-practical way. Thanks, Nathan.

[Jenna Maggiolo · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a book about a girl who goes on her first plane ride. She takes us through each part of her flight from boarding to claiming her bag. She travels with her mom and dad but they don't really have many words in the book. The illustrations showed us that she was with her mom and dad.
There is a list of words to know in the back of the book that could be turned into a fun activity with kids. They can draw a picture of them on a plane labeling or including parts of the plane. Then they can even write a story to go along with it. If you are teaching this in a young grade you might ask students to share if they have ever been on a plane before and tell us how it went.
I would tell my students how much I love to fly and all of the cool cultures ive seen because of flying. Explaining that some places are impossible to drive to!
The illustrations in this book matched the words pretty good. I would have liked to see more details inside the airport. Because inside. a real airport, there are so many people, and signs all over the place and usually in multiple languages.

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple, brief fictional look at a commercial airplane flight from boarding to landing.
Simple, bold illustrations done digitally show key images of the experience. Simple text in bold font is specific and direct. The first page shows only the story’s family heading to the gate with a few other travelers in the background, but the text begins, “The airport is filled with passengers…”
In the back, “Airplane Words to Know” explains some airplane terms such as taxi, flaps, and yoke.
This book might be good to use for learning about process/procedure, for helping a child know what to expect for their first flight, or for children who have flown to compare/contrast their own experience.

[Lindsey Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very cute book that follows a little girl on her first flight. The book goes through all of the steps that come with going to an airport and getting on a plane. This book would be great for young children or first time flyers. It has bold pictures and simple sentences. I would have liked to see a little more detail within the pictures, especially in the airport. I loved the female pilot and multi-racial family! They was also a list of airplane words to know like "cargo hold" and "taxi". Teachers can easily do a vocabulary lesson with these words before reading the book.

[Hannah Huffman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great for young kids that are either nervous to fly for the first time or are interested in the process in general. The text is simple and very easy to read and takes you on a step by step journey of what it is like to fly. It is a cute little story that can inform young readers. I think this book would be great in the classroom library, especially to point out to readers that may be going on a trip soon and are nervous to fly.

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the female pilot & multi-racial family. My airplane-loving toddler enjoys this book. Pretty straightforward text to help de-mystify traveling or give new words to specific things relating to air travel. A little boring to read.

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A clear simple look at a commercial flight with an emphasis on the more operational aspects of the flight crew. Nicely done illustrations with interesting perspectives.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The process of commerical air travel from the perspective of a young girl on a trip with her parents is revealed in this informative book.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

A shout out to ABE international

[Katrina Clohessy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Explains the process of flying in an airplane so a child can understand it. Local Indiana author. 28 pages.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good, basic way to explain flying in on a commercial flight to someone who has never flown.

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read with grandma and Papa via FaceTime for nighttime storytime

[Mary Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Love that the pilot is a woman! This book walks readers through the basics of flying on a commercial flight...to Indianapolis!

[Syntha Green · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book to read to a child before an airplane flight, or use as a social narrative.

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can think of several students who love airplanes who may like this!!! Also great for someone who is going to take their first flight.

[kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

hated the illustrations and the story is boring, but it's a good overview of flying for kids, and I like they said the pilot was female

[Patricia N. McLaughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not much of a story, but kids who are crazy about airplanes and flying will love the illustrations.

[Melissa the Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nonfiction concept in picture book form, great illustrations.

[Jurene · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great prep book for a kids first flight!

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for children or first time fliers.

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nathan Clement has a knack for books about transportation. In his latest, a young girl and her family travel by airplane. The illustrations capture each stage of the journey from baggage being loaded to the landing gear being lowered for the arrival at their destination. Some pictures show the family, other show the crew and airport staff, and still others focus on the parts of the plane itself.

With large spreads and limited text on each page, this is perfect for early elementary readers who can't get enough books about things that go. It would be a great gift for a child about to take her (or his), first plane ride. Classroom teachers doing a unit on transportation or planning a field trip to the airport could share it with the class and then make it available to read again later.

I read a copy provided by the publisher for review purposes.

[Kelly]

It was okay. I'm not a big fan of the illustration style.