What a Nice Car! - Hardcover

"Mouse, in cap, goggles, and a jaunty scarf, is driving a bright red car. When Chicken admiringly says, "What a nice car," Mouse agrees and explains he's seeking its owner; would Chicken like to come along? Soon, Penguin and Kangaroo (with its joey) follow suit and join Mouse's mission. However, en route, Mouse loses his hat ("Whooooshh!"), which blows right to lonely, forlorn Elephant, who's quite surprised ("I wonder who this hat belongs to?"). When Mouse and Elephant meet, it proves rewarding, both in terms of items being returned to their owners and in discovering that experiences are more enjoyable when shared with friends old and new (especially a roomy, bright red car). Complementing the brief, uncomplicated, and droll prose, which incorporates sound effects, questions to the reader, and repetition, are vibrant full-bleed illustrations featuring blocky shapes in bold colors, expressive animal characters, and entertaining background details. While how Mouse found the car-or how Elephant lost it-remains unexplained, the accessible text, eye-catching visuals, and underlying positive message make for an entertaining read for young ones." - Booklist

For customers looking for books on friends helping friends and persistence. Perfect pattern and repetition makes this a great storytime title. For ages 3 years and up. praised by Booklist From bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator Anita Bijsterbosch (Everyone is Yawning and Whose Hat is That)