Publisher Description

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite.
In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying!

Notes

A new collection of humorous stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and all manner of other flying machines. Packed with amazing detail and things to spot in every picture, Scarry's stories and illustrations are sure to delight a new generation of young readers. Ages: 6+

Author Biography

Born in Boston in 1919, Richard Scarry's drawing talent led him to study at the Boston Museum School. He began his career in New York City as an illustrator and freelance artist, and in 1963 he published his first book, The Best Word Book Ever, which became an international best-seller.

Review

" Richard Scarry's brilliant books are full of wonder and mayhem, and have been a favourite of children for generations." Junior Magazine"Enchanting and inspiring" TES

Long Description

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite. In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying!

Review Quote

" Richard Scarry's brilliant books are full of wonder and mayhem, and have been a favourite of children for generations." Junior Magazine "Enchanting and inspiring" TES

Feature

* Planes have always enthralled young children and this title will have huge appeal, with a host of different planes, rockets and flying things to spot in every picture. * A return to the classic and best loved look for these iconic children's books, now in paperback. *These books are packed with humorous details and things to spot. * Richard Scarry is an internationally renowned author and illustrator, whose unique world is a treasure trove of fabulous characters * The Scarry TV series is shown worldwide * * Scarry relaunch brings these brilliantly busy books to a new generation of readers * New cover and page designs give these stories even more child appeal than ever! * Familiar characters and busy illustrations make Richard Scarry a permenant fixture on children's bookcases all over the world * Also available: Best Bedtime Stories Ever (978-0-00-741356-0), The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (978-0-00-738219-4), Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (978-0-00-735738-3), What Do People Do All Day? (978-0-00-735369-9)

Description for Sales People

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite. In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying! * Planes have always enthralled young children and this title will have huge appeal, with a host of different planes, rockets and flying things to spot in every picture. * A return to the classic and best loved look for these iconic children's books, now in paperback. *These books are packed with humorous details and things to spot. * Richard Scarry is an internationally renowned author and illustrator, whose unique world is a treasure trove of fabulous characters * The Scarry TV series is shown worldwide * * Scarry relaunch brings these brilliantly busy books to a new generation of readers * New cover and page designs give these stories even more child appeal than ever! * Familiar characters and busy illustrations make Richard Scarry a permenant fixture on children's bookcases all over the world * Also available: Best Bedtime Stories Ever (978-0-00-741356-0), The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (978-0-00-738219-4), Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (978-0-00-735738-3), What Do People Do All Day? (978-0-00-735369-9)

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