Splash! Splash! Car gets wet and soapy as he goes through the car wash. He's had a big adventure today. His shiny paint got dirtier and dirtier as he drove all over town—first with mud from a construction site, then from exhaust, and finally from a flock of birds. At the end of his big day, a bath is just what this little car needs. Michael Garland's bright and bold art features lots of different vehicles, from diggers to big trucks, making this book just right for young car enthusiasts learning how to read. An I Like to Read® picture book. Guided Reading Level D. Word repetition and ultra-simple plotting paired with the bold and bright digital illustrations will interest young vehicle aficionados. —The Horn Book
Garland's little red car invites children along for a ride to reading success. . . . An inviting, accessible title for new readers. —Kirkus Reviews
A perfect choice for toddler story hours or beginning readers. —Booklist
No need to putter along here; this entry in the series features a straightforward plot for those just beginning to read. —School Library JournalMichael Garland is a fine artist and children's book author and illustrator. His fine art can be found in private and corporate collections. HisFish Had a Wishwas praised as a striking picture book. . .a keeper in a starred review in Kirkus Reviews. He lives in New Jersey.MY