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Meet Otto Lilienthal; engineer, inventor, and the world’s first pilot! He flew more than 2,000 glider flights, inspiring the Wright Brother’s as they went on to invent the powered airplane seven years after his death.

Reviews
5/5

“…making this book a missing link in collections about aviation and flight.”

-STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal
5/5

“A soaring tribute to a pioneering German aviator who had a dream and the perseverance to achieve it.”

- A SOARING Kirkus Review
5/5

“Best Children’s Books of the Year”

- A Bank Street College

Is that a crocodile or a mom taking care of her kids? Peek inside the zoo and decide for yourself. A book on different perspectives. Companion book to You See a Zoo, I See…

Great News

Mindfulness for Kids

My wife Victoria and I have started collaborating on books for children that emphasize mindfulness, self-care, and personal growth. Our first project, BEDTIME YOGA: CREATING YOUR CHAKRA RAINBOW has now been acquired by Devorss Publishing.

For more information on mindfulness see Victoria’s website

ABOUT MIKE

I’m a dad, a husband, an author, a pilot, and a person who wants to make the world a better place. I try to do my part by writing books that make a difference. Books that make you think. Books that have an important message hidden in the story. Or books with good-old-fashioned learning built in. Anything that will stimulate developing minds to enjoy reading and learning.

I’m fortunate to have three terrific children and a wildly wonderful, eclectic, purple-and-silver haired wife. I make my home in Florida where I enjoy every bit of the heat and humidity…most of the time.

BOOKS COMING SOON

A Treasure of Measures (Spring 2024)

Measuring the world with raindrops, starlight, sunshine, and more.

Bedtime Yoga: Creating Your Chakra Rainbow (Spring 2024)

Chasing Curious Creatures. Open Wide! Mega-Mouth Monsters (Fall 2024)

By Mike Downs and Sandra K. Athans