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A little red car beeps good night to all of his four-wheeled friends in this fresh take on the classic song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Full color.
About the author
Kate Dopirak (1975-2018) loved walking her puppy, watching her sons play basketball, and convincing her husband to share a cheese plate instead of wings. She also loved to write for kids. Kate was a teacher, a reading specialist, and the Assistant Regional Advisor for Western Pennsylvania SCBWI. Her books include You're My Boo; Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car; and Hurry Up. Visit her at KateDopirak.com.Mary Peterson was born and raised in Iowa on a small family farm surrounded by cornfields and lots of animals. Those early years in the company of critters large and small continue to provide inspiration for her art. She is the illustrator of many books for children and lives in Los Angeles, California.
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A little red car wants to keep driving instead of going to bed. He cruises around to say goodnight to other vehicles. The little car meets tractors, an airplane, a fire engine and others during his nighttime adventure. This book is a great bedtime read-aloud. The narrative’s rhyming structure can be read to the tune of “Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star.” Vehicular sounds are sprinkled throughout, adding another fun and educational element to the text. The car’s large round eyes are a focal point, and all of the vehicles sport notably cheerful expressions. The clever use of light is also noteworthy. Light coming from the vehicles is heavily emphasized with bright triangular shapes, adding a vibrant visual element to the dark night sky. The illustrations are done with combinations of geometric shapes. They also feature an abundance of primary colors. These bright colors pop against the book’s dark nighttime background. VERDICT A unique twist on a pleasantly familiar tune and an appealing bedtime read-aloud, especially for vehicle lovers.
