My Car - by Byron Barton (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

With bright, clear art and prose as clean as Sam the narrator's shiny engine, this preschooler-friendly book 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. Named to numerous "best of the year" lists, My Car features vehicles, signs and signals, and a surprise ending. "For young children intrigued by cars, this book is simply wonderful."--ALA Booklist

Byron Barton is the celebrated creator of numerous picture books for very young children, including Trucks, My Bus, and Building a House.

• A First Book on Cars and Trucks: Follow Sam and his beloved car on a journey from his country home to his job in the city, learning all about driving along the way.
• Learning About Road Safety: Simple, clear text introduces preschoolers to the importance of obeying laws, reading signs, and stopping for pedestrians.
• Discover the Parts of a Car: From the engine and the frame to the steering wheel and the lights, this book makes learning vehicle parts easy and fun.
• A Fun Community Helper Surprise: Sam drives his car to work, but what does he drive when he gets there? A gentle twist ending introduces little ones to a new kind of vehicle and occupation.

From the Back Cover

Come take a ride! Beep beep!

Review Quotes

"Vehicle-obsessed toddlers will line up for a ride." - The Horn Book

"Will survive countless readings." - Publishers Weekly

"Simply wonderful." - ALA Booklist