The Boy and the Airplane

Written & illustrated by Mark Pett

Part of the The Boy and the Airplane series

A boy's toy airplane is stuck on a roof. Can he find a way to retrieve it?

3.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,232 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy faces a dilemma when his beloved toy airplane lands on a rooftop. With determination and creativity, he embarks on a series of rescue attempts. Will his inventive spirit lead to an unexpected solution? This wordless tale, rich in sepia tones, invites readers to explore the power of kindness and imagination.

From the publisher

A wordless picture book in which a boy comes up with an inventive solution for getting his toy airplane down from the roof.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 3–8
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about airplanes Books about imagination and play Books about toys Books about toys, dolls and puppets Books about lost and found possessions

What readers & critics say

Reviews

3.6

out of 7

4.3

“What a funny book. No words but the pictures tell the story pretty clearly.I thought it was interesting to think about this boy who loved his airplane and waited his entire life to get it off the roof. Are there things we love as a child that we would hold onto? Or do we grow and realize it's a childish thing and not important anymore?”

Mom of Boys

Trusted reviewer

3.0

“It's fun to give my preschooler a wordless picture book from time to time, because it challenges her in a different way. This book was enjoyable--she looked through each picture and was able to follow the story, and we talked about what was happening and how the boy felt at various points. However, it's probably not one we'll read again.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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