About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their vehicle-obsessed toddler points at an airplane and asks, "How does it GO?" This book brilliantly demystifies the complex process of preparing a plane for takeoff by breaking it down into five distinct jobs done by five different trucks. Each truck, from the catering truck to the fuel truck, has a specific and important role. The simple, rhythmic text and clear, detailed illustrations make it perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. It fosters a sense of wonder about the logistics of travel and demonstrates the power of teamwork, showing how many different people and machines must work together to achieve a big goal. It’s a perfect nonfiction primer for the curious young mind.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a straightforward, secular, nonfiction depiction of a mechanical process.
Ideal Reader
A 2 to 4 year old who is fascinated by vehicles and "how things work." This child loves pointing out trucks, construction sites, and airplanes and is beginning to ask "why?" and "how?" questions about the world. They enjoy books with clear, detailed illustrations they can pour over for long periods.
Parent Prep
No prep is needed. The book is self-explanatory and can be read cold. The clear illustrations and simple, repetitive text make the concepts immediately accessible without any prior explanation or context. The parent has a child who stops in their tracks every time they see a garbage truck, a cement mixer, or an airplane in the sky. The child's vocabulary is expanding to include "digger," "truck," and "vroom," and the parent is looking for a book that feeds this interest with real-world information.
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