By Steve Light Planes Go

Vehicles, Go!

by Steve Light

The helicopter goes, "PITTATATATA PITTATATATA PITTATATATA." The jumbo jet goes, "Wheeeeeeeee VRRRRRRRRRRUUUHHHHHHHHHMMM." The propeller plane goes, "HUK HUK HUK WHIRRRRRRR WHIRRRRRR." Prepare for liftoff with 8 exciting aircraft and the noises they make in this irresistible board book! The long, oversized format lends itself to the shape of the vehicles and stands out on the shelf, and the boisterous text begs to be read aloud.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Transport, Storytime, Aeroplanes, Travel

Hardcover

First published August 12, 2014

About the author

Steve Light grew up in an enchanted place known as New Jersey. He went on to study Illustration at Pratt Institute, he also studied with Dave Passalacqua. Upon graduating he did some corporate illustrations for companies such as: AT&T, Sony Films, and the New York Times Book Review. Steve Light then went on to design buttons that were acquired by the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum. He has since published several children’s books with various publishers. He has read and told stories all over including The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and The Milwaukee Museum of Art.

Steve loves to draw. He draws everyday whether it is drawing in his sketchbook or on fancy paper for an illustration. Steve loves fountain pens and collects these ancient artifacts in order to draw with them. He also loves making things. Steve usually makes things like sculptures and toys out of wood. Steve loves sharing his art and stories with children.

Reviews

[Sasha]

Just gonna buy this and call Marieke and make all the noises and make her feel bad because I am so much better at making plane noises than she'll ever be.

my kid will be like "will you read it to me" and I'll be like shut up kid, not everything's about you.

[Marieke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a compromise rating. The small reader loves it and it causes him to walk in circles putt-putt-putting and brmm-brmm-brmming but I am terrible at making airplane noises so I have a hard time "reading it." The artwork is nice and the words are written in an aesthetically pleasing way, but you can't really read the "noises." For each plane. At least I can't. The funny thing, though, is that this book was published in 2014. The last "plane" is a space shuttle blasting off. The space shuttle program ended in 2011. Are there no fact checkers for baby books? Lol.

[Michael Rudzki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super informative!

[ThatLeo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thhhhhaaaaaaaaaaattttttt!

[Manidipa Mandal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beware the onomatopoeia. Your baby/toddler may be too fascinated with the sounds to shut up. Great illustrations a welcome bonus.

[Quaneisha Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

>To describe the sounds of the different airplanes, jets and rockets, Steve Light included onomatopoeia throughout the text which I think complimented the pictures well and it would give students the chance to engage with the reading by using expressive language and movement
>The story is very short and does not really teach a concept but if I were to read this story in class, I would talk a little bit about planes, how they work, mention some of the main parts and maybe have students create their own airplanes, jets, or rocket ships. You could also extend this story and go beyond flying transportation and just do a lesson on different forms of transportation in general such as trains, boats, and ships
>Great story for preschoolers and kindergartners

[Ali Book&Seaglasshunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, simple books of different noises planes make. Even though it’s so simple, I appreciate the creative idea behind this book and others in the series. It gets kids to think outside the box-planes make more noises than “wooosh”, trains go more than “chugga chugga”, etc. Also, this book was a great resource for my son as a young toddler with a speech delay. He loved planes, so reading the story and attempting to make the noises was motivating for him and helpful in getting him to attempt to mimic different sounds. The pictures match nicely with the story. They use a variety of colors and have sort of a soft texture to them, on a white background. The text itself is also interesting, sometimes swirling or otherwise showing movement or dynamics.

[Beckbridge Family · Rating 3 out of 5]

The success of this book depends pretty heavily on your ability to make a series of sound effects for all the various flying machines. If you’re up for, your kid will probably appreciate it. Otherwise, no story line.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A board book featuring the sounds that various flying machines make.

My brother would have LOVED this board book when he was little. Hand this to kids obsessed with flying things and be prepared to make some great noises. (Half the book is onomatopoeia.)

[Jessalyn Plant · Rating 3 out of 5]

My toddler loves this book. He likes hearing mom and dad attempt all the different sound effects.

My complaint? I would have described some of the sounds these planes typically make in a different way than the author chose to😝

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This board book presents different aircraft accompanied by aircraft onomatopoeia.

The final panel contains a phrase rather than sounds.

The illustrations were done in watercolor, depicting stylized aircraft loosely drawn against negative space.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another title in Light's board book series about transportation vehicles. This one is aircraft from blimp to supersonic jet and lots in between.

[Pip · Rating 3 out of 5]

Make my 2yo overexcited to copy the plane sound

[Katelynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a simple book but a ton of fun! It makes you think about the different subcategories of aircraft and you get to make fun noises, too.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glorious storytime hit yet again. Toddlers love transportation noises, and the illustrations have great impact across the crowd, even for a board book. Great participatory energetic pick!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun board book of flying machines and their noises.

[Freddie D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some exceptionally difficult onomatopoeia but lots of fun, nonetheless.

[Alana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness it's adorable! The writing really does try to help you make the noises, and the little one LOVES it!

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a delight.

[Andrés · Rating 4 out of 5]

The unusually long shape of the book and the onomatopoeia bring the planes (aircraft?) in this book to life. I like the sleek feel of the sketch-like illustrations.

[TFE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would read again or potentially buy, parent liked more than child but was very simple and had fun illustrations

[Drew Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Planes and other flying contraptions are noisy machines.

This was a Christmas present from a sister-in-law and family, and it has been a big hit ever since. The Boy (2.5) can spot/hear an airplane from tens of thousands of miles away, and seeing them brightly illustrated and with amusing spelled-out sound effects is totally his thing. I never get over him pointing out a "superjanet jet". (I will say that the rocket at the end has a fun countdown, but is missing the sound of the takeoff. No matter, we always add one, something to the effect of FFFFSSSSSCHCHCHCHCHCHHHHHHH, complete with skyward finger movement.)

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bright watercolor illustrations accompany the wonderful sounds made by various forms of transportation such as a seaplane, a helicopter, a jumbo jet, and a blimp. Young readers will be thrilled to be able to shout the sounds these flying machines make as their caregivers read the book aloud. They will like the little surprise at the end when the space craft heads into space. This is a terrific book for sharing with others and channeling their energy in a positive direction.

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Planes Go by Steve Light is the fourth book in its series which has previously covered trucks, trains and diggers. This plane book is very successful, focusing on different types of planes and then the sounds that they make. It’s the kind of book that small children will love to read to themselves aloud after they learn the names of the planes. A lovely addition to a great series.

[Elvira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read this numerous times to my almost two year old and he loves turning the oversized pages and hearing me make the sounds. I do add a space shuttle lift off sound which is missing and this along with the book taking off into the sky is his favorite part of the book. A definite read at least twice in one sitting for my son.

[Donalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading this with me, my 5 year-old granddaughter, Emma, asked to take Planes Go home--a sure sign of a hit. Kids will love making all of the plane sounds and the repetition allows even the youngest child to read along.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book while visiting the new Amazon Bookstore in Seattle. The book is a gem and would be perfect for kids who love planes. The author has other themes if your reader is more into trucks or trains. Great illustrations!

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A noisy look at different types of planes in an elongated board book format. Nice terminology and variety. Artwork really makes each type of aircraft shine.

Watercolor illustrations. Babies and toddlers.

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect board book. The oversized wide format first caught my baby's attention, and it was kept with the bold, simple illustrations and the plethora of sound effects. As a parent, I found this less annoying to read than I thought it would be.

[Maggie KutsBorg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I sincerely hope you read this out loud, whoever you are, whether or not there are children nearby.