Description
About the book. Airports gives young children a first introduction to what happens at an airport and during a flight. Lonely Planet Kids combines short English texts with clear illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock. The book can be used to spark curiosity about planes and travel, or as a starting point for conversations before the family sets off on a trip.
Content. The content follows the journey from luggage and check-in to security control, preparing the plane, the flight itself, and landing. The child also gets a closer look at the plane and a peek into the cockpit. The illustrations show situations and details that may be easy to recognize when later arriving at an airport. The simple structure provides an overview of how different parts of the journey fit together.
Who is this book suitable for? The board book suits young children who like looking at pictures and asking how things work. The English text can be read and explained by an adult, and you can use the illustrations to find words for what the child notices. Before a trip, you can pick out a few situations to talk about, such as luggage or boarding. It also makes a good gift for a young reader with an interest in aviation. The book can be brought out again and again, allowing new details and questions to emerge as the child becomes more familiar with the pictures.
From inspiration to your own plan. Look through the book together and let the child choose a topic that sparks curiosity. Take your time talking about the pictures and discoveries, and see what questions they lead to. An English book can be read in small sections together with an adult, so that both the content and new words have room to sink in. You can return to favorite pages and let new interests decide what you read next. Use the book as a starting point for your own conversations, ideas, and experiences at the family’s own pace. It’s good to pause along the way and let the child tell you what was most interesting on the page you just explored.
About this edition. English book, published 2020. 26 pages. ISBN 9781838690540.
