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If I Built a Car

Chris Van Dusen

With energetic rhyme and action-packed artwork to match, If I Built a Car sure to fuel any young inventor with big plans and grand imaginations.

"If I built a car, it'd be totally new! Here are a few of the things that I'd do. . . ." Jack has designed the ultimate fantasy car. Inspired by zeppelins and trains, Cadillacs and old planes, with brilliant colors and lots of shiny chrome, this far-out vision is ready to cruise! there's a fireplace, a pool, and even a snack bar! After a tour of the ritzy interior, robert the robot starts up the motor . . . and Jack and his dad set off on the wildest test drive ever!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Puffin Books
  • Publish Date: Jun 14th, 2007
  • Pages: 40
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.92in - 10.00in - 0.17in - 0.41lb
  • EAN: 9780142408254
  • Recommended age: 03-05
  • Categories: Transportation - Cars, Trucks & BusesImagination & PlayTechnology - General

About the Author

Chris Van Dusen is the author and illustrator of several highly acclaimed picture books, including the hugely popular Mercy Watson series. His book, If I Built a Car won the 2006 E.B. White Read-Aloud Award presented by The Association of Bookesellers for Children. He and his family live in Camden, Maine.

Praise for this book

Energetic verse and jubilant, action-packed artwork make this tale of a young inventor's fantastic daydream a joy ride. (Publishers Weekly)