Looking for a gift that’s fun and meaningful this holiday season? The Air Came to a Stop is not just a popular children’s book—it’s a tool for building the future, one story at a time. As part of Ryan Kiscaden’s Next Up Trades series, this book introduces kids to the world of HVACR and the amazing careers within the skilled trades. This holiday season, give a gift beyond toys and gadgets, giving back to our workforce, communities, and children’s futures.
Here are five reasons why The Air Came to a Stop should be at the top of your holiday shopping list:
Help build the next generation of our workforce
Gifting The Air Came to a Stop is a simple and affordable way to support workforce development and spark an interest in skilled trades. Every copy sold supports ACCA’s effort to promote trade career exploration for kids. The Air Came to a Stop highlights the importance of HVACR and other skilled trades facing a critical shortage of workers. As seasoned professionals retire, books like this unique story are a small step in cultivating the next generation of talented workers who can keep our communities running. It’s a great way to invest in the future.
Strengthen early literacy skills with the magic of reading
Literacy is more than just words on a page. It’s about building comprehension, fluency, and understanding. The Air Came to a Stop supports early literacy by exposing kids to new vocabulary and sentence structures.
As young readers follow Kay and her classmates, they learn industry-specific terms in a fun and accessible way. This helps expand language skills and awareness of the HVACR world for kids. Educational books like this story also promote critical thinking and comprehension as kids think through cause and effect, sequence of events, and problem-solving. The repetition and context help young readers build confidence in their abilities, making this book a great tool for enjoyably developing literacy.
Show kids there’s more to careers than traditional college
Today’s children are growing up with the pressure to attend costly four-year colleges. Children’s books promoting skilled trades show them there’s an equally rewarding path—one that’s hands-on and just as important to society. Skilled trades like HVACR are crucial to our daily lives. Spotlighting careers that are often overlooked in traditional education encourages children to see these jobs as tangible opportunities.
Through characters like Gomer Gopher and Drafty Giraffe, kids learn that being an HVACR professional is a valuable and meaningful career.
Spark interest in careers that keep our communities running
HVACR professionals are the unsung heroes of our communities. The Air Came to a Stop allows children to understand just how essential skilled trades are to our daily lives. It’s not just fixing air conditioners. HVACR professionals keep people safe and comfortable in their homes, workplaces, and public places, ensuring the systems that regulate air quality and temperature function smoothly.
By introducing these concepts early, kids understand the value of skilled labor and might even consider a future in these fields.
Introduce kids to career day concepts with a fun twist
Career day allows kids to imagine their futures and explore what kind of jobs might be out there. The Air Came to a Stop makes this exploration fun and engaging by introducing them to the world of HVACR. Kids get a glimpse into what a day in the life of a technician looks like, and how teamwork, problem-solving, and technology merge to make a difference. Showing kids how HVACR professionals save the day gets kids thinking about what they could do in the future.
This holiday season, give a gift that turns learning into an adventure and inspires kids to think beyond the classroom. Order now and get a copy to share with the child in your life just in time for the holidays.
ACCA members can get discounted copies of The Air Came to a Stop on the ACCA website.
The Air Came to a Stop is also available on Amazon in both English and Spanish.
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