Books Like The Story of Flying
Families who loved The Story of Flying by Lesley Sims often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Story of Flying by Lesley Sims often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is facing a task that feels impossible or when they express a deep fascination with how machines work. It serves as a gentle introduction to history through the lens of human ingenuity and stubborn persistence. By following the timeline from the first hot air balloons to the moon landing, children see that every great achievement began as a dream that often failed before it succeeded. This Usborne Young Reading title is perfect for kids transitioning to longer texts. It uses accessible language to explore themes of resilience and the courage it takes to be a pioneer. It is particularly helpful for building confidence in readers aged 6 to 9 who prefer facts and real world stories over fantasy, providing a sense of pride in human accomplishment and the spark of curiosity about what we might invent next.
