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Alis the Aviator

By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Illustrated by Kalpna Patel

By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Illustrated by Kalpna Patel

By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Illustrated by Kalpna Patel

By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Illustrated by Kalpna Patel

By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Illustrated by Kalpna Patel

By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Illustrated by Kalpna Patel

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Paperback $8.99

Oct 24, 2023 | ISBN 9781774883648 | 3-7 years

Hardcover $17.99

Jul 02, 2019 | ISBN 9781101919057 | 3-7 years

Ebook $8.99

Jul 02, 2019 | ISBN 9781101919064 | 3-7 years

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    About Alis the Aviator

    Come along on an aviation journey with Alis! This spunky female guide will take you through an ABC of planes in this picture book featuring gorgeous cut-paper art.

    An A to Z of planes past and present, this book has stunning cut-paper art and a cute-as-a-button guide named Alis. Named for Dr. Alis B. Kennedy, likely one of the first Indigenous women to obtain a commercial pilot licence with land and sea ratings in Canada, Alis will take you on an aviation tour from the Avro Arrow to the Zeppelin and everything in between.

    Meticulously researched and uniquely crafted, this is a one-of-a-kind book that will delight aviation fans big and little.

    About Alis the Aviator

    Come along on an aviation journey with Alis! This spunky female guide will take you through an ABC of planes featuring gorgeous cut-paper art.

    An A to Z of planes past and present, this book has stunning cut-paper art and a cute-as-a-button guide named Alis. Named for Dr. Alis B. Kennedy, likely one of the first Indigenous women to obtain a commercial pilot licence with land and sea ratings in Canada, Alis will take you on an aviation tour from the Avro Arrow to the Zeppelin and everything in between.

    Meticulously researched and uniquely crafted, this is a one-of-a-kind book that will delight aviation fans big and little.

    About Alis the Aviator

    Come along on an aviation journey with Alis! This spunky female guide will take you through an ABC of planes featuring gorgeous cut-paper art.

    An A to Z of planes past and present, this book has stunning cut-paper art and a cute-as-a-button guide named Alis. Named for Dr. Alis B. Kennedy, likely one of the first Indigenous women to obtain a commercial pilot licence with land and sea ratings in Canada, Alis will take you on an aviation tour from the Avro Arrow to the Zeppelin and everything in between.

    Meticulously researched and uniquely crafted, this is a one-of-a-kind book that will delight aviation fans big and little.

    About Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

    DANIELLE METCALFE-CHENAIL is the author of several books about aviation and reconciliation, including the picture book Alis the Aviator: An ABC Aviation Adventure. She has cherished her visits to the Western Arctic and was Writer in Residence at Berton House in Dawson… More about Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

    About Kalpna Patel

    KALPNA PATEL is an artist, jeweler and crafter living in Toronto, Ontario. About a third of her life is spent around books–reading books, selling books and cutting books up and making stuff with them. She creates window displays for independent businesses,… More about Kalpna Patel

    About Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

    DANIELLE METCALFE-CHENAIL is the author of several books about aviation and reconciliation, including the picture book Alis the Aviator: An ABC Aviation Adventure. She has cherished her visits to the Western Arctic and was Writer in Residence at Berton House in Dawson… More about Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

    About Kalpna Patel

    KALPNA PATEL is an artist, jeweler and crafter living in Toronto, Ontario. About a third of her life is spent around books–reading books, selling books and cutting books up and making stuff with them. She creates window displays for independent businesses,… More about Kalpna Patel

    About Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

    DANIELLE METCALFE-CHENAIL is the author of several books about aviation and reconciliation, including the picture book Alis the Aviator: An ABC Aviation Adventure. She has cherished her visits to the Western Arctic and was Writer in Residence at Berton House in Dawson… More about Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

    About Kalpna Patel

    KALPNA PATEL is an artist, jeweler and crafter living in Toronto, Ontario. About a third of her life is spent around books–reading books, selling books and cutting books up and making stuff with them. She creates window displays for independent businesses,… More about Kalpna Patel

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Oct 24, 2023 | 40 Pages | 9 x 9 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781774883648

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Jul 02, 2019 | 40 Pages | 9 x 9 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781101919057

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Jul 02, 2019 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781101919064

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    PRAISE FOR Alis the Aviator:

    “This is an alphabet book with a difference! . . . A delight to any child interested in identifying planes.” —Resource Links

    “A plane fan’s new best friend.” —School Library Journal

    “Patel’s cut paper illustrations are bright and attractive.” —CM Magazine

    “The artwork in this book is bright and cheerful and surprisingly three dimensional.” —What’s Up, Yukon

    “If you have a child who loves planes, this is absolutely a book to add to your bookshelf. Alis the Aviator is a perfect combination of aviation vocabulary and facts, the ABC’s, and unique collage illustration.” —Canadian Picture Book Blog

    “This very accurate historical approach to learning the ABC’s will surely delight any aviation fan of any age!” —Midwest Book Review

    “This unique ABC book goes way beyond the traditional “A is for Apple” and introduces readers to aviation terms.” —Michelle Nott

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