Moon Plane

Written and illustrated by Peter McCarty

A boy imagines flying to the moon in a plane. What wonders await?

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40 pages· ~400L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy gazes at a plane soaring above and dreams of a journey to the moon. As he imagines himself aboard, he embarks on a whimsical adventure through skies and stars, encountering trains, planes, and boats. What marvels will he discover on this celestial voyage? His dreamlike exploration concludes in the comforting embrace of his mother, offering a serene end to his imaginative day. Dive into this enchanting tale where the sky is not the limit, but just the beginning of a fantastical journey.

From the publisher

Can airplanes fly to the moon? This one can!Above the clouds an airplane flies into the sky. On the ground a small boy looks up. A young boy sees a plane overhead and imagines himself in it, traveling all the way to the moon. What does he see on his way? With characteristically spare prose, Caldecott Honor winner Peter McCarty invites readers along for an imaginary trip from the earth to the moon and back again, visiting trains, planes, and boats along the way. McCarty’s luminous illustrations make the boy’s fantasy into a dreamlike journey that ends in his mother’s arms–a perfect way to end the day.Moon Plane is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children’s Book of the Year.