A Boy, A Plane, And a Dream *
A Boy, A Plane, And a Dream *
Where We Land . . . Reimagined
As a fully illustrated children’s book.
When a yellow airplane touches down near his small Nebraska town, Donny can't stay away. One act of curiosity turns into a life-changing adventure, if he's brave enough to chase it. Set in the wide-open skies of the Midwest, Where We Land is a heartwarming story about second chances, big dreams, and the unexpected places they can take you.
On Sale Now
Where We Land: A Boy, a Plane, and a Dream can be purchased at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and independent bookstores via Bookshop.org.
This heartwarming, true-to-life children’s book is perfect for dreamers ages 4–10—and anyone who’s ever looked up and wondered what it would be like to fly.
Enjoy this behind the scenes look at a recent storytime event.
Prefer to Shop In Person? Here are some local options, depending on where you’ve landed.
Chadron, Nebraska: CocoShack is a local treasure trove of specially curated items — everything from used furniture and handmade crafts to Nebraska-made products and, of course, books! We're thrilled to announce that CocoShack was recently selected as a 2025 Nebraska Passport Stop.
Durham, North Carolina: Daughter’s Coffee & Books is a family-friendly hot spot in South Durham. With speciality coffee drinks each month, as well as a delicious menu of anything-but-regular favorites, Daughter’s Coffee is the perfect place to grab a drink and a book. In addition to Where We Land: A Boy, A Plane, and a Dream - the bookshop keeps a wide variety of new and used books in stock.
Free Coloring Pages
Bring the story to life with these free, downloadable coloring sheets based on the illustrations from Where We Land: A Boy, A Plane, and a Dream. Whether your child is reading the book for the first time or reliving the adventure, these pages are a perfect hands-on companion. Print as many as you’d like and let the creativity take off!
We’d love to see your creations! Email photos of finished coloring pages to hello@annahenkensschmidt.com, and we might feature them on our social media!
