The Littlest Airplane
The Littlest Airplane by Brooke Hartman, published by West Margin Press in 2022, is a rhyming picture book that explores the theme of self-esteem through the story of a small bush plane. Set against the backdrop of a landing strip in the far north, the narrative follows the little plane as it observes larger, faster aircraft taking off for adventures. When a storm strikes and hikers find themselves stranded, it becomes clear that sometimes the smallest can accomplish what the bigger planes cannot.
This edition features vibrant illustrations that enhance the storytelling experience, making it suitable for young readers aged 4-7. The text is presented in engaging rhyming verse, allowing children to connect with the little plane’s journey of self-discovery and heroism. The book also includes educational elements, such as facts about bush planes and a labeled diagram, enriching the reading experience. With its focus on transportation and social themes, The Littlest Airplane serves as both an entertaining story and a valuable resource for early learners.
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A rhyming picture book about how sometimes it’s not the biggest, strongest, or the fastest, but the littlest who can get the job done!
At a landing strip in the far north, a little bush plane watches quietly as bigger, stronger, faster planes take off for adventure. But when a storm hits and hikers are stranded on the mountain, who will come to the rescue?
Told in rhyming verse with bright illustrations, The Littlest Airplane soars high with heart and excitement.
“Charming, entertaining, and original, The Littlest Airplane is an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 4-7.”
–Midwest Book Review
“This is a really cute story about a plane that is smaller than all the others. He feels inferior because he can’t do what the big planes can. But when people get stuck in a storm and call for help, the big planes are too big to land to rescue the people, the little plane can reach them and he saves them. The illustrations were cute; I love the expressiveness of the planes. . . 4 stars.”
–Youth Services Book Review
“The text clearly stands out against Joseph’s wonderful illustrations, which work in tandem with the text to convey exactly what’s happening in the story. These scenes are big and colorful, making it easy to see all aspects of the picture, even from a distance–perfect for story hours. . . Altogether, Hartman has created another wonderful ride of a story. A great rhyming read aloud for little learners to introduce different types of planes and spot light the oft-forgotten bush plane.”
–School Library Journal
“The story told in lilting rhyming text is brought to life in colorful illustrations featuring personified airplanes with expressive faces and beautiful Alaskan scenery. Facts about bush planes and a labeled diagram of a plane appear in the back pages. Young children identify with being small and wanting to be important. They will recognize this story as a good companion to The Little Engine That Could.”
–Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
“Alaska Northwest Books wings into spring with… The Littlest Airplane by Brooke Hartman, illus. by John Joseph, in which a storm necessitates calling a mighty little bush plane to rescue people stuck on a mountain in the snow.”
–Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children’s Sneak Previews
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