I checked this book out for my plane/train obsessed little boy, and he is predictably a big fan. This counting story takes a family through the entire airport experience, from 1 airport sign as they arrive, to 6 security officers, to 33,000 feet in the sky. The book incorporates the signs for each of these things (picture the men/women restroom sign, food court signs and so on) which could be fun for an older child to play a game of I Spy with. For my almost-three-year-old the signs are a little abstract, so we just identify the numbers and talk about what's going on in each picture.This would be a great story for any kiddos getting ready to take an airplane trip as it shows what to expect at each point in the journey. And for non-traveling tykes, they'll just like the plane pictures anyway. While I love the airport setting for this counting book and would have found it helpful to have it with me the first time I tried to navigate an airport, I found some of the illustrations confusing with too many objects for young readers to count without becoming distracted. For instance, there are three suitcases, three check-in desks, three clerks, and three families checking in to represent three, but there's one self-check kiosk. If adults and young readers are sharing the book, they can have a conversation about the focus of the pages, but it does require some concentration. I liked the digital illustrations and the use of airport signage throughout the book.
What do You think about Flight 1-2-3 (2013)?
Perfect for airport and sign fans (aka most little boys I know). Putting this on the list for Tom.
—heather
Learning about numbers and symbols at the airport. A beautifully designed concept book.
—teamedward13x
A counting book that goes from "1 airport" to a "million places to explore".
—namie111
