Planes

From busy airports to high-flying planes, the sky is full of exciting discoveries.

Join Karl the kiwi bird on a fun and fully illustrated introduction to the world of airplanes and aviation for kids ages 6 to 9. Even though Karl cannot fly, his big dreams take him on an exciting journey through airports, control towers, and the skies above. Along the way, young readers learn about different types of aircraft, how planes work, the history of flight, and how weather affects air travel, all explained in a clear and engaging way.

Perfect for curious kids who love airplanes or dream of becoming pilots, this children’s aviation book makes complex ideas easy to understand. With bright illustrations and fun facts, Planes encourages curiosity and hands-on learning while keeping kids entertained. Ideal for independent reading, classroom learning, or gifting, this book turns aviation into an exciting adventure that inspires imagination and a lasting interest in flight.

Key Features:

• Aviation and Airplanes for Kids: Introduces planes, airports, flight history, and weather in an age-appropriate way.
• Engaging Character-Led Learning: Karl the kiwi guides kids through aviation concepts with humor and charm.
• Bright, Detailed Illustrations: Full-color artwork helps explain how airplanes work.
• Perfect for Ages 6 to 9: Designed for early elementary readers and airplane enthusiasts.
• Great for Home or School: Ideal for independent reading, classrooms, and curious young learners.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.

Contributor: Diarmuid O Cathain (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Diarmuid O Cathain

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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