My Car

With bright, clear art and prose as clean as Sam the narrator's shiny engine, this preschooler-friendly book explores transportation, the parts of a car, signs and signals, night and day, community, and occupations.

Bright, graphic artwork invites readers to count, name colors and shapes, and follow Sam and his car as they drive through a bustling world from Sam's home in the country to his job in the city. Named to numerous "best of the year" lists, My Car features vehicles, signs and signals, and a surprise ending. "For young children intrigued by cars, this book is simply wonderful."--ALA Booklist

Byron Barton is the celebrated creator of numerous picture books for very young children, including Trucks, My Bus, and Building a House.

Join Sam for a day of careful driving, discovery, and one big surprise.

• Community Helpers: Meet Sam, a friendly driver who shows readers the importance of his job and driving safely from the country to the city.
• Parts of a Car: Discover the basic components that make Sam's car run, from the engine and wheels to the steering wheel and lights.
• Road Safety Basics: Learn the importance of obeying traffic laws, reading signs, and stopping for pedestrians in a way that's easy for toddlers to understand.
• Bold, Simple Art: A perfect introduction to the iconic, blocky, and colorful illustration style of celebrated creator Byron Barton.