This picture book is written by Caroline Baxter and illustrated. by Izabela Ciesinska
When Boolino books got in touch and asked if I would be interested in reviewing this book I knew by reading the title that I defiantly wanted to write the review.
This book will appeal to early years settings, especially child minders as it challenges the gender stereotype that boys and girls can only do certain things.
The book is aimed at 2-5 year olds and was published on 8 March 2017 to coincide with International Woman’s day
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On opening the book the inside cover has wonderful pictures of multi-coloured planes flying among clouds
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the text is written in rhyme which will encourage children to predict the words at the end of each line which in time helps promote early reading. I have written more on this in my post titled helping and encouraging your child to read.
The story is about a clever, brave female pilot named Jane who flies in her plane to many different countries and cities which also introduces young children to the names of places they may not otherwise be familiar with.
Throughout the book there are fantastic illustrations that are sure to be attractive to young readers.
I absolutely love this book and would recommend it to parents and professional child carers to add to their book shelves, it will make great bedtime reading but could equally be enjoyed at any time of day. On finishing the book the back inside cover shows the places where Pilot Jane has travelled reminding children once again of the names of the countries, which early years settings could use to demonstrate how they are covering the understanding the world early learning goal.
Pilot Jane and the runaway plane is published by Big Sunshine books and retails at £6.99
Disclosure: I was gifted this book for the purpose of the review but all opinions are my own.
As always questions/comments are welcome
Karen
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I like the idea of having a female lead character and the illustrations look lovely too. Thank you for linking up to #PointShoot 📸
Popping back to say thank you for linking up to #ablogginggoodtime too 💙
Nice book, I love the red plane with the face!
This looks like one all the children staying here would enjoy #BloggerClubUK
Thanks for sharing your review on #TriedTested this week x
Sounds like an amazing book! #pointshoot
Lead female characters rock! And the illustrations are fabulous. #ablogginggoodtime
It sounds like a really fun and educational book. I know my 2yo would love it as he’s made about planes and all things transportation related! Thanks for linking to #EatSleepBlogRT. Hope you can join next week.
Great book for learning! The pictures are enticing too #thatfridaylinky
I was interested to read this as I won a copy of this book. Can’t wait for it to arrive to share with my grandchildren
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Oh I love the sound of this, but then any book with a strong female character is always a winner in my book (op no pun intended). My two would love this they absolutely love planes and I like a story that rhymes so sounds perfect for us. Thanks for sharing at #familyfun
Looks a fab book great review I will be sure to check it out Thanks for linking to the #THAT FRIDAY LINKY come back next week please
I bet my girls would like this book! Sounds fab! Thanks for linking up to #TheFridayLinky
Sounds like a brilliant book, lovely to read your review.
This book looks great! My 5 year old daughter loves books about different countries and is really interested in Amelia Earhart, so a book about a female pilot travelling the world would be right up her street! I’ll have to look out for it! #KLTR
The illustrations on this book look really fun and colourful and it looks like a fun story. Thanks for linking up to #kltr
Another great book, I think my son and daughter would enjoy this equally. Thanks again for joining #KidsandKreativity x
Lovely illustrations and a great message too. #adventurecalling
My boy has just been learning about Amy Johnson, so a book about another female pilot is fab.
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