If I Built a Car
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2005 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

If I Built a Car

Written by Chris Van Dusen

Book #1 in the If I Built series

A boy's dream car takes him and his dad on an unforgettable test drive.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,331 ratings
40 pages· 694 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD720L
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Bookroo's summary

Jack dreams up the ultimate fantasy car, complete with a fireplace, pool, and snack bar. Inspired by zeppelins and Cadillacs, his creation is a marvel of imagination. With Robert the robot at the helm, Jack and his dad embark on a thrilling test drive. What adventures await in this extraordinary vehicle? Discover the wild ride that fuels young inventors' dreams.

From the publisher

“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!

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2006)
At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
694
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD720L
Themes & topics
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Reviews

4.9

out of 7

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
88447
Publication
Published
January 1, 2007
First published
May 5, 2005
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142408254
OCLC
156999204

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