Sarabeth's Garage [Hardcover]

A picture book that celebrates doing your own thing in the face of society's expectations . . . and a sweet story about a girl, her dad, her disapproving grandma and, most importantly, cars.

Sarabeth loves cars.

She loves the way the engines sometimes roar like lions and other times purr like kittens. She loves seeing sports cars that are sleek and fast like cheetahs and boxy SUVs that trundle along like elephants.

And most of all, she loves to help her dad at his garage.

Sarabeth’s grandmother doesn’t approve. She thinks little girls should play with dolls and wear dresses and always have clean hands. But when her car starts grumbling like a walrus instead of purring like a kitten, who will be there to help?

A delightful story about an independent and spirited girl who has no time for the limitations that society wants to put on her, and a grandma who gets the opportunity to change her way of thinking.Longlisted for CBC Kids Reads 2026

PRAISE FOR Sarabeth's Garage

This lovely story about gender stereotypes, with its fun scenes and solid messaging, is an excellent addition to any library’s picture book collection. —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

Readers who are building their own confidence in the face of generational expectations will celebrate Sarabeth’s persistence and positivity. . . . An uplifting story about grappling with assumptions and helping others embrace your passion. —Kirkus Reviews

[A] humane story about navigating ill-fitting norms. . . . 'In my day, girls can do anything they want,' Sarabeth declares, and Grandma happily embraces this new reality — a final image finds hl“Î