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 · 3,334 ratings
40 pages· 694 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD720L· AR 3.6 · 0.5 AR pts
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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
AR book level
3.6
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
88447
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~Q
AR interest level
LG
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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