About This Book
Robert Munsch's "Angela's Airplane" is a humorous and imaginative tale about a young girl named Angela who finds herself in the cockpit of an airplane after her father gets lost at the airport. Driven by curiosity, she pushes buttons, accidentally takes off, and even crashes the plane, all before growing up to become a pilot. This early reader book is perfect for children aged 4-8, offering a playful look at ambition, the consequences of curiosity, and finding one's passion. It's a lighthearted story that encourages big dreams while subtly touching on themes of independence and resilience.
Angela's father gets lost at an airport which gives Angela an opportunity to fly an airplane, crash the airplane, and then grow up to be an airplane pilot
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Discussion Prompts
1
What do you think Angela was feeling when she first got into the airplane?
2
If you could fly any kind of vehicle, what would it be and where would you go?
3
Why do you think Angela decided to push the buttons, even though she wasn't supposed to?
4
What does it mean to be a pilot? What kind of jobs do pilots do?
5
How do you think Angela's father felt when he found out what she had done?
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