Wind Flyers

This is my grandson's favorite story of which he can recite the entire book and he has it read almost everyday at least for bedtime. At 4 1/2 he loves all things that fly, his favorite being dirigibles. I love that this story tells a true story of the Tuskegee Airmen from World War II. I also love the fact that having raised my 3 children to NOT live a homogenous life, to investigate and seek knowledge everyday, that my son is raising his son to do the same.

Both the narrative and pictures are exceptional in this wonderful children's book. I sent this book to the children of a distinguished African-American colleague along with a picture of a colorful biplane that once hung on my son's bedroom wall. This was in part to honor my father, a WW II veteran who died in December and for my son who is currently serving our country as an infantry marine. The story of the Tuskegee Airmen is an important story for children of all races.

I had a student specifically ask if I had more books on African American's who were aviators. I looked on Amazon, and found this gem! This helps young African American's identify with heros from our recent past, and look up to great role models who didn't take NO for an answer, when it came to the persuit of their dreams. Inspirational book, and the only one of three purchased, that was perfect for a 3rd grade audience with beautiful illustrations and a poetic story.

I am currently using this book with my students for instruction. It is a vividly visual rendition of a story and era of which all Americans should know. The courage of the wind flyers, i.e., the Tuskegee Airmen, should never be forgotten. Wind Flyers personalizes this story on a level that is accessible for children.

This is a wonderful book with beautiful illustrations, but the printing quality is poor. I returned the first copy because several pages inside were wrinkled, as if a small child had already read the book. Because it is going to be a gift, I wanted a pristine copy. My complaint was handled very quickly and professionally, and I received the replacement copy the next day, but the replacement has the same problem as the first copy: wrinkled pages. So I think the publisher has a problem with its printer in China and probably doesn't know it.

Awesome! The pictures are very vivid. For younger readers, you may have to discuss the historical background so that they can get better understanding of the story.

Great story! My 8th graders read this to 1st graders at our feeder elementary. They loved it.

Well written and even better illustrated. A lesson in persistence and aspiration.

This book is beautifully illustrated and the subject matter is one dear to my heart, the Tuskegee Airmen who didn't get the recognition of their bravery and skill until very recently.I bought it for my grand-nephew who is turning six. Although the age levels recommended fit his age, I found that it had too little text for someone his age.Still, he was thrilled with the book as he loves planes. Being adopted by white parents, it is very important for him to have inspiring African-American role models and this book fits the bill nicely.