Angela's Airplane

By Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

A child's button-pressing adventure leads to an unexpected airplane takeoff.

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24 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Angela's day at the airport takes a wild turn when her father goes missing, and she stumbles upon an empty airplane. Curiosity gets the better of her, and soon she's pressing buttons, accidentally taking off into the sky. With the control tower's help, Angela navigates this unexpected flight. Will she manage to land safely, or will her adventure end in chaos? This playful tale, filled with humor and vibrant illustrations, invites young readers to join Angela on her high-flying escapade, where every button press could lead to a new surprise.

From the publisher

When Angela goes to the airport with her father, he gets “lost.” As she wanders around looking for him, she sees an empty airplane. Once inside, she presses one button, then another, until the plane takes off. Luckily, one of the buttons is for the control tower. Angela survives the adventure without a scratch. The same can’t be said for the plane. With simplified text but all the original illustrations, Angela’s Airplane Board Book is a wonderful way to engage very young children in a simple story. The repetitive text makes the story somewhat predictable, thus encouraging children to chime in. Michael Martchenko’s funny illustrations and variations in the text colors and positioning make this a visual treat as well as a story-time favorite.

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