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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1947
The 21 Balloons
A professor's flight goes awry, leading to a mysterious island of wealth and inventions.
192 pages· 32,795 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 26,307 ratings
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Books About Flight · 306 titles considered
The Best Flight Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about flight? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Flight
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013
Rosie Revere, Engineer
An aspiring engineer makes an invention to help her relative.
32 pages· 818 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 13,055 ratings
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$1597
Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2018
3-2-1 Blast Off!
Lift the flaps and explore the wonders of our solar system.
20 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 50 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016
Max and Bird
A kitten and a bird become unlikely friends and learn to fly together.
32 pages· 633 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 594 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Space Mice
By Lori Haskins Houran, Priscilla Alpaugh (Illustrator)
Two mice build a rocket to reach the cheese moon.
32 pages· 116 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 101 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2019
Go for the Moon
By Chris Gall
Experience the Apollo 11 moon landing through a young enthusiast's eyes.
48 pages· 2,326 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
The Second Sky
By Patrick Guest, Jonathan Bentley (Illustrator)
A penguin dreams of flying despite his limitations. Can he defy the odds?
32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 277 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008
The Way Back Home
A boy and a Martian stranded on the moon must find friendship in the dark.
32 pages· 416 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,154 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010
Up and Down
A penguin seeks fulfillment in solo flight but discovers true joy in shared experiences.
40 pages· 433 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,016 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018
The Dreamer
By Il Sung Na
A pig dreams of flying with birds. Can he make it happen?
46 pages· 150 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 491 ratings
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Flight Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about flight for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$595
Curious George and the Rocket
Ages 0–3 · 2001
A mischievous monkey embarks on a space adventure.
Look, there's a Helicopter!
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Discover surprises through holes in this interactive flying adventure.
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$1799
Fly!
Ages 3–5 · 2017
A hatchling's first flight marks the cycle of life.
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$899
Eight Days Gone
Ages 0–3 · 2012
Join Apollo 11's thrilling journey to the moon in 1969.
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$899
Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering!
Ages 1–4 · 2016
Discover the wonders of flight, from birds to rockets, in a baby's world.
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$699
Who Flies, Cat the Cat?
Ages 0–4 · 2010
Meet Cat the Cat and her flying friends in a playful adventure.
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$899
Yellow Copter
Ages 2–5 · 2015
A teacher is stranded atop a Ferris wheel. Can Yellow Copter save the day?
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$899
Planes and Other Flying Machines
Ages 0–3 · 2022
Discover how humans soar with flying machines in this engaging board book.
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$899
Space Rocket
Ages 0–3 · 2015
Join a space adventure with interactive fun as a bear explores the cosmos.
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$999
Maisy's Moon Mission
Ages 2–5 · 2021
Join a daring moon mission with a mouse and her friend. Will they return safely?
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$899
Friendly Fliers
Ages 4–7 · 2019
Discover what each unique vehicle does under lift-the-flap surprises.
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$799
Planes
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover the wonders of flight with a colorful journey through planes, jets, and rockets.
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Flight Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about flight for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$799
Maisy Goes on a Plane
Ages 2–5 · 2015
Experience the excitement of a first flight with a curious mouse.
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$1799
Flight for Freedom
Ages 5–8 · 2019
A family risks all to escape East Germany in a homemade balloon.
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$1695
Rocket Shoes
Ages 5–9 · 2017
A boy's rocket shoes are banned, but a snowstorm forces him to choose between rules and rescue.
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$1799
And Away We Go
Ages 4–8 · 2014
Can Mr. Fox's balloon fit all his friends on a moon adventure?
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$1799
Somewhere Else
Ages 4–8 · 2017
George avoids adventures, hiding a secret that keeps him home.
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$1599
Elecopter
Ages 2–5 · 2013
A heroic elephant patrols the skies, ready to save the savannah.
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$1695
Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machine
Ages 3–6 · 2014
Sheep embark on a global adventure in a flying machine after a mysterious ZOOM overhead.
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$1899
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon
Ages 4–8 · 2019
An astronaut's artistic journey captures the moon's beauty beyond the lens.
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$1799
Floaty
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A grumpy man discovers a floating dog, leading to unexpected friendship.
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$1799
Blown Away
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A penguin's kite adventure leads to unexpected discoveries about home.
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$999
Curious George Gets a Medal
Ages 4–7 · 1957
A curious monkey gets into various misadventures before becoming the first space monkey
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$1999
What's Inside A Bird's Nest?
Ages 4–7 · 2024
Explore the fascinating world of birds, from hatching to nest-building, in this engaging picture book.
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Flight Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about flight for developing and independent readers.
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$1699
The Wright Brothers
Ages 10–13 · 1991
Two brothers defy gravity, launching the Age of Flight.
Graphic Nov.
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$1799
Sardine in Outer Space 3
Ages 6–10 · 2004
Galactic showdown: Sardine vs. Supermuscleman in a cosmic boxing clash.
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$899
Thea Stilton and the Star Castaways
Ages 7–10 · 2011
A lunar trip turns chaotic with spaceship wrecks and rebellious robots.
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$1499
Unbroken
Ages 12–18 · 2010
A crash survivor faces the vast Pacific, battling nature and enemy forces in a fight for survival.
Graphic Nov.
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$1699
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A bioengineered cat must save the moon from ravenous rats. Can it succeed?
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$799
What Is NASA?
Ages 8–11 · 2019
The story of NASA's history and its mission to explore space.
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$1299
George and the Unbreakable Code
Ages 8–12 · 2016
Earth's chaos leads two friends on a cosmic quest to uncover a mysterious hacker.
Graphic Nov.
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$1099
Flying Lessons: A Graphic Novel (Owly #3)
Ages 7–10 · 2006
A young owl and his worm friend try to make friends with a flying squirrel they saw at night.
Graphic Nov.
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$1000
Tiny Tales
Ages 7–10 · 2008
Discover Owly's new adventure and classic tales in one collection.
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$2999
How We Got to the Moon
Ages 6–11 · 2020
Discover the untold stories behind the moon landing's triumph.
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$1299
Mission Hindenburg
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A mysterious foe recreates history's worst disasters. Can the Cahills stop him in time?
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$1475
Cloud Capers
Ages 7–9 · 2008
A magical puppy turns a disappointing day into an adventure with unexpected challenges.