Written by Mary-Anne Creasy Photography by Michael Curtain

Setting the contextHave you ever been on a plane? What was itlike? What did you do? Where did you go?Talk with the children about the steps yougo through before getting on a plane.What do you need to do before you get onthe plane? Where do you take your bags?What else happens?Introducing the bookThis is a book about a plane trip a girl madeto see her grandmother. It starts when hermother takes her to the airport and endswhen her grandmother meets her at theother end.Front coverWhat do you notice about the girl on thefront cover? Have you ever travelledanywhere by yourself?Title pageWhat is the girl carrying?Point out the names of the author andphotographer. Discuss their roles in makinga book.