Synopses & Reviews
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
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.
Synopsis
Greenwillow welcomes Byron Barton back to the list with this multiconcept masterpiece about Sam and his car. With prose as clean as Sam s shiny engine, the author-artist deftly explores such ideas as transportation, signs and signals, night and day, 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 picture book landscape from Sam s home in the country to his job in the city. Totally unique, totally Byron Barton. Beep! Beep!
Synopsis
My car has wheels.
My car has gas.
The horn goes beep.
Come take a ride.
Synopsis
My car has wheels.
My car has gas.
The horn goes beep.
Come take a ride.
Synopsis
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About the Author
Byron Barton is the author-artist of many beloved picture books for the youngest reader, including
My Car;
My Bus;
Building a House;
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; and
Machines at Work. His books have earned numerous awards and honors, including six ALA Notable Book Awards, a
New York Times Best Illustrated Books selection, five
School Library Journal Best Books of the Year selections, and two Reading Rainbow books. He lives in Florida.
Byron Barton is the author-artist of many beloved picture books for the youngest reader, including My Car; My Bus; Building a House; Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; and Machines at Work. His books have earned numerous awards and honors, including six ALA Notable Book Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Books selection, five School Library Journal Best Books of the Year selections, and two Reading Rainbow books. He lives in Florida.