Lucas picked this book off the library shelf himself and Hubby and I must have read this book at least 3 times a week last month.
“My Race Car” begins with a little boy playing with his race cars in the room and then he imagines himself at a real stock car race. The book is great because it shows
- how a racecar driver suits himself up,
- how the team supports him,
- how accidents can happen in a race and
- other interesting facts behind a race e.g. the protective “cage” of the car, the average speed of a race car, the different flags used.
I know I certainly learnt a lot about racing! With active illustrations, “My Race Car” is a fun book to read aloud.
Be prepared to have your toddler or preschool say,
“Read again! Read FIVE times!”
(showing five fingers)
or a pleading
“Just one time?”
when you’ve just finished reading it
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My Race Car by Michael Rex
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (April 1, 2000)
ISBN-10: 0805061010
ISBN-13: 978-0805061017