Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly

Name: Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780007432868
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Richard Scarry

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Summary

Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly by Richard Scarry is a lively and engaging children's book that explores the world of flying machines. Filled with delightful illustrations and fun characters, it introduces young readers to various types of planes, rockets, and other airborne vehicles. The book offers a whimsical journey through the skies, igniting the imagination and curiosity of children regarding all things that fly.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have young aspiring aviators at home who love to explore the world of flying machines. Richard Scarry's illustrations captivate with their whimsical style and small details, making it a delightful read for children keen to learn about planes, rockets, and various flying things through engaging visuals.

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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.

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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!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly by Richard Scarry is celebrated for its ability to captivate children with a combination of wonder and mayhem, making it a longstanding favourite. Reviewers praise it as enchanting and inspiring, highlighting its enduring appeal across generations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007432868

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Richard Scarry

About the Author

Born in Boston in 1919, Richard Scarry’s drawing talent led him to study at the Boston Museum School. He began his career in New York City as an illustrator and freelance artist, and in 1963 he published his first book, The Best Word Book Ever, which became an international best-seller.

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