Calling All Cars: (Bedtime Stories, Cars For Toddlers, Rhyming Books For Kindergarten)
What’s inside...
Big cars, small cars, let's call ALL cars! This bouncy bedtime cars book explores the wonderful world of cars zipping up, down, fast, and slow. A perfect cars board book with basic concepts for eager young learners from the author of Tons of Trucks. Cruise into bedtime with this fun car bedtime book packed with all the cars you could ever want! Rest cars, Hush carsNo more rush, cars.Cars pull in, turn off the light.Sweet dreams, sleepy cars...goodnight!Filled with vibrant art, adorable animal characters, and cars of all kinds from love bugs to the demolition derby, Calling All Cars is for every child who loves to read about things that go! Get to know all the cars in this book and discover a surprise bonus: follow one long road throughout this vividly imagined world and don't miss the hidden clues in the artwork!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite car in the story and why did you like it?
How do you think the cars felt when they were getting ready for bed?
Can you imagine what adventures the cars might have tomorrow?
If you could design a car from the story, what special features would it have?
How do you think the story would change if it was set in a different place, like the beach or the moon?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the colors and shapes of the cars in the story, fostering their observation and descriptive skills.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story, promoting their imagination and anticipation skills.
Discuss the different settings of the story, asking your child where they would like to drive if they were one of the cars, which enhances their creative thinking.
Relate the bedtime routine of the cars to your child’s, drawing parallels that can comfort and reassure them about their own routines.
After reading, suggest drawing their favorite scene or car from the book, which aids in memory retention and provides a fun, creative outlet.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The story illustrates how different cars work together to manage traffic and ensure safety, conveying the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating and helping each other to achieve common goals, whether in school projects or family tasks.
Example Lesson: Following Rules
Explanation: As cars navigate through various scenarios, they adhere to traffic rules, showcasing the necessity of following guidelines for safety.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to understand and follow rules at home, in school, and in public places to maintain order and safety.
Example Lesson: The Value of Rest
Explanation: The book ends with cars slowing down and resting at night, emphasizing the need for rest after a day's activities.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of winding down and getting enough sleep after their daily activities to rejuvenate and be ready for the next day.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Cars encounter and solve various challenges on the road, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply thinking skills to overcome obstacles and challenges they face in daily life, enhancing their decision-making capabilities.