I Wish I Were a Pilot (Barefoot Board Books)
PreSchool-Grade 1–This simple concept book pairs colorful acrylics with lively rhyming text to explore different modes of transportation. Each spread illustrates a wish to pilot, drive, row, ride, etc., with flat yet appealing images of youngsters operating the vehicles. Adults will appreciate the Beatles tribute, I wish I were the captain/of a yellow submarine, and children will recognize and enjoy images of a cyclist whizzing down the lane, an astronaut hurtling into space, a horseback-riding cowboy, and a speedy race car driver. However, a hot-air balloon and a coach and four may be beyond the experience of the intended audience. End notes include a brief history for each means of travel. More functional than inspirational, but child-friendly.–Piper L. Nyman, formerly at Fairfield Civic Center Library, CACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.