{"product_id":"high-flying-helicopters-paperback","title":"High-Flying Helicopters - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony Mitton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnt Parker\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHover in the air with some wacky animal pilots in this cheerful picture book all about helicopters. Spirited wordplay, vibrant art, plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must have for bookshelves everywhere. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is filled with lively rhyming text by the award-winning poet Tony Mitton that perfectly complements Ant Parker's bold, bright illustrations. A picture dictionary identifying helicopter parts builds vocabulary and makes learning about helicopters exciting and fun.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony Mitton\u003c\/b\u003e is a widely anthologized children's poet, as well as a teacher and performing poet. His Royal Raps won the 1997 Nottinghamshire Libraries\/Dillons Children's Book Award. His recent collection of poetry, Plum, won the Publishers Weekly 2003 Cuffies Award for Best Book of Poetry. Tony teamed with illustrator Ant Parker on several books, including \u003ci\u003eDazzling Diggers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRoaring Rockets\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTerrific Trains\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnt Parker\u003c\/b\u003e studied drawing and printing at the Bath Academy of Art in England and has taught papermaking, printing and bookbinding workshops for children. Toddlers and parents around the globe have discovered the irresistible appeal of his wacky cartoon characters in \u003ci\u003eFlashing Fire Engines\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTerrific Trains\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDazzling Diggers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRoaring Rockets\u003c\/i\u003e. Other titles include\u003ci\u003e Charlie the Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDesmond the Dog\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 7.7 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757224165664,"sku":"9780753472910","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0302d751a6cd0d945d1eee6c3c353906.webp?v=1780097057","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/high-flying-helicopters-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}