Books in Chunky Transport series

Spitfire Pilot is the exhilarating and moving memoir of D. M. Crook, an airman in the legendary 609 Squadron--one of the most successful RAF units in the Battle of Britain. Beginning with his fond recollections of his halcyon days in training--acrobatics, night flying, and languorous days spent playing sport--Crook goes on to recount in thrilling detail the dogfights, remarkable victories, and tragic losses which formed the daily routine of Britain's heroic aerial defenders in that long summer of 1940. Often hopelessly outnumbered, the men of 609 Squadron in their state-of-the-art Spitfires committed acts of unimaginable bravery against the Messerschmitts and Junkers of Germany's formidable Luftwaffe. Many of Crook's fellow airmen did not make it back alive, and the absence they leave in the close-knit community of the squadron is described with great poignancy. Spitfire Pilot offers a unique and personal insight into one of the most critical moments of British history, when a handful of men stood up against the might of the German Air Force in defense of their country.

Barron's calls them "Chunky" books because they really are chunky! And they really are books, featuring extra-thick board pages—but when you close them, they're solid enough to stand right up like children's toy blocks. Also when closed, they're shaped to look like their titles—a toy car, plane, train, and boat. When toddlers open each book they'll find an entertaining little story about vehicles. The words are easy to understand, and the full-color illustrations on each page bring the story to life. When kids finish the story, they can close the covers and guide the vehicles around on the floor to create brand new stories of their own. Inside the vehicles' plastic headlights are black buttons that wiggle when moved and resemble comical eyes.

Barron's calls them "Chunky" books because they really are chunky! And they really are books, featuring extra-thick board pages—but when you close them, they're solid enough to stand right up like children's toy blocks. Also when closed, they're shaped to look like their titles—a toy car, plane, train, and boat. When toddlers open each book they'll find an entertaining little story about vehicles. The words are easy to understand, and the full-color illustrations on each page bring the story to life. When kids finish the story, they can close the covers and guide the vehicles around on the floor to create brand new stories of their own. Inside the vehicles' plastic headlights are black buttons that wiggle when moved and resemble comical eyes.

Barron's calls them "Chunky" books because they really are chunky! And they really are books, featuring extra-thick board pages—but when you close them, they're solid enough to stand right up like children's toy blocks. Also when closed, they're shaped to look like their titles—a toy car, plane, train, and boat. When toddlers open each book they'll find an entertaining little story about vehicles. The words are easy to understand, and the full-color illustrations on each page bring the story to life. When kids finish the story, they can close the covers and guide the vehicles around on the floor to create brand new stories of their own. Inside the vehicles' plastic headlights are black buttons that wiggle when moved and resemble comical eyes.

Charlie Car loves to play with his friends, but he's always getting dirty. Splashing through puddles, driving through mud - he needs a bath! But Charlie doesn't like taking baths...until his mummy takes him to the car wash, where he decides that getting clean is lots of fun! The latest in the extremely successful Chunky series, these sturdy little vehicleshaped books and endearing characters allow young children's imaginations to soar. Thick, chunky board and jiggly eyes bring these books to life, providing hours of reading and playing fun!

Toby Train is feeling sad. He thinks being a train is boring, and wishes he could do the things his friends can do: pull heavy loads, carry passengers, or go very fast. But then his mother reminds him that trains can do all of these things, and Toby feels very proud! The latest in the extremely successful Chunky series, these sturdy little vehicle-shaped books and endearing characters allow young children's imaginations to soar. Thick, chunky board and jiggly eyes bring these books to life, providing hours of reading and playing fun!