Follow a family and the youngest member's favorite sock monkey through all the inner and outer workings of an airport.
In a book that is as intriguing as it is useful and entertaining, we follow a family on its way through the complexities of a modern-day airport. From checking bags and watching them disappear on the mysterious conveyor belt, to security clearance and a seemingly endless wait at the gate to finally being airborne.
But wait! There's more! The youngest family member's sock monkey has gone missing. Follow it at the bottom of the page as it makes a journey as memorable as that of the humans above.
Lisa Brownis the
New York Timesbestselling author/illustrator of a number of books for young readers including
How to Beand
Vampire Boy's Good Nightand
The Latke That Couldn't Stop Screaming.She also illustrated the critically acclaimed
Emily's Blue Periodfor Roaring Brook Press. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, Daniel Handler, and their son.
The Airport Bookis Lisa's second book for Roaring Brook Press.
Brightly colored people and baggage fill double-page spreads, nudging readers to look closely at faces, stances, attitudes, and activities to spin narratives for the travelers. Strategically placed text, with modest typeface and subtle sizing, makes the story-building straightforward and the busy pictures navigable. Instructional, comforting, and threaded with multiple air-travel story strands, this travelogue delivers at many altitudes. Kirkus Reviews, starred
Planes fascinate children, and there is no shortage of books to develop that interest. Theres always room for one more, especially one this good. VERDICT A must-buy for most libraries. School Library Journal, starred
Whether kids are readying for their first plane trip, wondering where parents go after theyre dropped off at the terminal, or just looking for some imagined travel, this will set tlC&
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