Tilly’s Flying Machines

Soar through the clouds with Tilly the Arctic tern in Tilly’s Flying Machines, a beautifully illustrated picture book that blends the history of airplanes with a heartfelt story about migration, innovation, and connection.

From the windswept sands of Kitty Hawk to the roar of modern jet engines, children will discover:

🛩 The Wright brothers’ first glider and the birth of flight
✈ The evolution of airplanes from wooden wings to sleek passenger jets
📮 How planes changed the world by delivering mail, goods, and families faster than ever
🌍 Connections between human flight and animal migration
🧪 Simple, kid-friendly science explaining how flying works
📄 A paper airplane craft activity for hands-on fun and learning

With a mix of fascinating facts, STEM concepts, and gentle life lessons, Tilly’s Flying Machines inspires children to dream big, think like inventors, and see the sky as a world full of possibilities.

Softcover | Ages 4–8 | STEM & Transportation Picture Book