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A Story for Every Little Traveler

Follow Ava on her very first flight! While she marvels at the world from her window, a hidden team of air traffic controllers works behind the scenes — from towers to radar rooms — to guide her plane safely through the sky. A heartwarming story about the unseen heroes who make every journey possible.

Travis’s First Children's Book

Now Available

When air traffic controllers direct thousands of flights every day, an unexpected adventure begins. Through simple instructions and subtle rhymes, children learn how air traffic controllers work. Planes in the Sky, We Help Them Fly is a simple story about air traffic control, filled with whimsical planes and scenery. Perfect for young readers, this book is ideal for read-aloud and read-along moments.

The beautiful artwork in this book was created by Sang Oh, whose whimsical style brings the story to life.
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A colorful image of 4 acrobatic prop planes over-flying a tall air traffic control tower. The book is titled Planes in the Sky, We Help Them Fly. Story is by Travis Bookert and illustrated by Sang Oh.

Meet the Author

Travis Bookert is a U.S. Air Force veteran, air traffic controller, and California-based author who writes children’s books inspired by real-life aviation. Motivated to highlight the often-overlooked role of air traffic control, Travis creates stories that introduce kids to the teamwork behind every safe flight. When he’s not working or writing, Travis enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, family, and friends. Through his stories, he hopes to spark interest and appreciation in aviation in the next generation of readers.

The author of the book is seated at a table. He holds up the book titled "Planes in the Sky, We Help Them Fly" in his right hand. He's black with hair twists, wearing a white hoodie with a plant and dark wall background.

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