The Good Night Airport - by Tori Kosara (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A bedtime picture book celebration of everyday heroes and non-traditional working patterns for little airplane, aircraft and airport lovers.

As night falls on Motor Isle, travellers and pilots finish up their journeys and settle down for sleep. But why are Air Ambulance, Cargo Truck and the rest of the Good Night Airport just waking up? Follow these busy vehicles from dusk to dawn as they drive about carrying out important night jobs that keep the airport running smoothly. As the morning light appears, tuck them in and say sweet dreams.

Review Quotes

"As the sun sets on an airport, maintenance and support crews wake up and get to work. With echoes of Richard Scarry, a variety of animals cheerfully operate the lavatory truck, the tow tractor, the runway cleaner, and other vehicles that keep the planes running smoothly. [...] A perky read-aloud option for young vehicle fans and their grown-ups who are ready for something besides the usual garbage trucks and excavators." -- Elisha Brookover, Booklist

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About the Author

Tori Kosara is a children's book author and editor from New York. She has written more than 40 books for a variety of age ranges, covering a range of topics across fiction and non-fiction. Tori earned a master's degree in Children's Literature from Roehampton University, and she now lives in East London, England with her husband, two vehicle-obsessed sons, and a story-time-loving Labrador named Biscuit. Visit her at torikosara.com.

Natalia is an illustrator from Bogotá, Colombia. She studied visual arts at the Javeriana University in Bogotá and since then has worked as a freelance artist in various visual fields such as illustrated books, magazines and social projects in Colombia. She enjoys experimenting with different mediums and formats to tell her stories. The inspiration for her work comes from her surroundings, the streets of Bogotá, the colours and the nature of Colombia and Latin America. When she's not in her studio, she likes to enjoy long walks with her sketchbook and collect stories from her neighbours.