Merry Mary Monoplane is the newest of Arnold's and Herman's friends. She is a beautiful little monoplane who always seems to be very happy even though she was made with a disability and has endured many visits to the mechanic. She has a small oil line with a big problem but is still able to live a great life and help her friends. In fact, she saves the day for Arnold and Herman who are destined to get a bad grade in flight school until Mary decides to help.
My hope is, this little book will encourage children, who are afflicted with a serious disability or limitation, to concentrate on the many wonderful things they can do rather than on the few they can't.
Mary says:
"If you have a big problem you don't quite understand,
don't think of the few things you can't do, just think of all those that you can."
Herman also demonstrates how to be happy rather than jealous when a friend does well.
My hope is, this little book will encourage children, who are afflicted with a serious disability or limitation, to concentrate on the many wonderful things they can do rather than on the few they can't.
Mary says:
"If you have a big problem you don't quite understand,
don't think of the few things you can't do, just think of all those that you can."
Herman also demonstrates how to be happy rather than jealous when a friend does well.
Among all their friends there was one special one
with whom they would play and have lots of fun.
They called her "merry Mary"; she was a monoplane.
She was always very happy and never, ever did complain.
with whom they would play and have lots of fun.
They called her "merry Mary"; she was a monoplane.
She was always very happy and never, ever did complain.
Reviews
“Merry Mary Monoplane” is the fourth bit of picture book magic in the “Adventures of Arnold A. Airplane” series. This fun-
filled, rhyming read-aloud, with charming illustrations, is a warm and memorable journey of Mary, a very special plane.
“Merry” Mary is a determined young plane with an independent spirit, who struggles to rise above a disability and, in the
process, captures the true meaning of friendship. Readers will delight in the breezy verse and pleasing illustrations and
will celebrate the unexpected ending with one Unwavering character that proves acceptance and friendship go hand in
hand.
Lanni Mori
6th Grade Teacher
Churchill County Middle School
The students at our elementary school loved meeting Arnold, Herman, and Old Bert the Bomber in the previous adventures
of Arnold A. Airplane. When I read them this new story of Merry Mary Monoplane, they were immediately drawn in.
The story opened the door for great discussion about disabilities and our attitudes. When asked what they had learned,
one little first grader said, “I learned that even if I have a disability, I can still be good at lots of other things!”
Noreen Swenson
Counselor
Numa Elementary School
filled, rhyming read-aloud, with charming illustrations, is a warm and memorable journey of Mary, a very special plane.
“Merry” Mary is a determined young plane with an independent spirit, who struggles to rise above a disability and, in the
process, captures the true meaning of friendship. Readers will delight in the breezy verse and pleasing illustrations and
will celebrate the unexpected ending with one Unwavering character that proves acceptance and friendship go hand in
hand.
Lanni Mori
6th Grade Teacher
Churchill County Middle School
The students at our elementary school loved meeting Arnold, Herman, and Old Bert the Bomber in the previous adventures
of Arnold A. Airplane. When I read them this new story of Merry Mary Monoplane, they were immediately drawn in.
The story opened the door for great discussion about disabilities and our attitudes. When asked what they had learned,
one little first grader said, “I learned that even if I have a disability, I can still be good at lots of other things!”
Noreen Swenson
Counselor
Numa Elementary School
