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MWSA Review
Taking Flight with Captain Mama is an entertaining picture story book for young children. Author Graciela Tiscareno-Sato tells a story that takes Marco and his school friends on a surprise flight on his mother's U.S. Air Force airplane. The aircraft is one that refuels other airplanes. In this story the children get to watch as the big jet refuels two F-117 Nighthawks and two F-22 Raptors. The book is filled with excellent illustrations. The complete story is written in both English and Spanish with each page or adjacent page having the same narrative in each language. The story should capture the interest of most young children, especially those children whose parents are in the military. I recommend this book.
Review by Bob Doerr (May 2023)
Author's Synopsis
In this third book in the award-winning, bilingual Captain Mama series, Marco, his sisters and his classmates go airborne in the U.S. Air Force KC-135R aerial refueling tanker, as part of a field trip with his class. The students and teachers hear a pre-mission briefing, watch what each crew member does to get the flying gas station into the sky, and witness an aerial refueling with stealth fighter jets.
Includes an origami airplane (referenced in story) activity designed by author's son Kiyoshi who inspired this book series, so readers can enjoy a classic Japanese paper craft.
Format(s) for review: Paper and Kindle
Review Genre: Children & Young Adult—Picture Book
Number of Pages: 60
Word Count: 2200