My Car

My CarWith prose as clean as Sam's the narrator's shiny engine, Byron Barton, the celebrated creator of numerous picture books for very young children, including Trucks, My Bus, and Building a House, explores transportation, the parts of a car, signs and signals, night and day, community, and occupations. Bright, graphic artwork invites readers to count, name colors and shapes, and follow Sam and his car as they drive through a bustling world from Sam's

With prose as clean as Sam's the narrator's shiny engine, Byron Barton, the celebrated creator of numerous picture books for very young children, including Trucks, My Bus, and Building a House, explores transportation, the parts of a car, signs and signals, night and day, community, and occupations.

Bright, graphic artwork invites readers to count, name colors and shapes, and follow Sam and his car as they drive through a bustling world from Sam's home in the country to his job in the city. The surprise ending is a gem For young children intrigued by cars, this book is simply wonderful.--ALA Booklist

Supports the Common Core Standards

--ALA Booklist

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 08/07/2001
ISBN: 9780060296247
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.40h x 9.38w x 0.39d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 06/15/2001 pg. 860
Publishers Weekly 07/02/2001 pg. 74
Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2001 pg. 16
Booklist 07/01/2001 pg. 2008
School Library Journal 08/01/2001 pg. 142
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2001 pg. 731
New York Times 02/10/2002 pg. 21
Booklist Ed Choice Adu Bk YA's 01/01/2002 pg. 767
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2002 pg. 1229
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 11 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 11 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 53208 / My Car
Reading Level: 0.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5