If I Built a Car - Chris Van Dusen

Illustrations packed with witty detail, bright colors, and chrome recall the fabulous 1950s, an era of classic American automobiles, in this whimsical, tantalizing take on the car of the future. Full color. nIf I built a car, it'd be totally new nHere are a few of the things that I'd do. . . .n nYoung Jack is giving an eye-opening tour of the car he'd like to build. There's a snack bar, a pool, and even a robot named Robert to act as chauffeur. With Jack's soaring imagination in the driver's seat, we're deep-sea diving one minute and flying high above traffic the next in this whimsical, tantalizing take on the car of the future. Illustrations packed with witty detail, bright colors, and chrome recall the fabulous fifties and an era of classic American automobiles. Infectious rhythm and clever invention make this wonderful read-aloud a launch pad for imaginative fun.n