Overview
Where We Land: A Boy, a Plane, and a Dream is a heartwarming, fully illustrated children's book that tells the story of young Donny, a curious boy growing up in western Nebraska with his head in the clouds and his heart set on flight. When he discovers a yellow airplane in an old shed, his imagination takes off-but a mishap leads to an unexpected friendship with the plane's gruff owner. As Donny works to repay the damage he caused, he earns more than forgiveness-he earns his first flying lesson. Inspired by true events, this story captures the spirit of perseverance, dreams taking flight, and the wonder of aviation through the eyes of a determined child. Perfect for ages 4-10, this book combines rich illustrations with an inspiring tale about grit, growth, and finding your wings.
Full Product Details
Author: Donald Osborn ,
Anna Henkens Schmidt
Publisher: Anna Schmidt
Imprint: Anna Schmidt
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.327kg
ISBN: 9798990283350
Pages: 38
Publication Date: 01 June 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Donald Osborn has flown just about everything with wings-except a pterodactyl. He took his first solo flight at age 14 and went on to build a remarkable aviation career flying for major airlines, corporate jets, and private clients. His broad experience has earned him a reputation as the kind of captain you want in the cockpit.Now in semi-retirement, Don continues to reach new heights through creative ventures. He's the author of Where We Land: A Pilot's Reflections at Altitude, and when he's not writing, he's composing songs, generating business ideas, or chasing the next great story.Born and raised in western Nebraska, Don lives in the eastern part of the state-but he's seen the whole world in between. Wherever he lands, his eyes stay fixed on the horizon. Anna Henkens Schmidt is an award-winning journalist-turned-homeschool mom-turned author. Originally from the Pine Ridge region of western Nebraska, she now lives in North Carolina with her high school sweetheart and their three children.Anna's journey-from chasing stories in the newsroom to managing the joyful chaos of homeschooling-has been anything but ordinary. Her debut book, Where We Land: A Pilot's Reflections at Altitude, is a captivating collaboration with her older brother, Donald Osborn.When she's not writing or teaching, Anna enjoys reading, experimenting in the kitchen, traveling, walking her dog, and diving deep into her passion for education.
