I checked this out because I really love Tony Fucile's art style. The book was not a disappointment! It's adorable and sweet and a great story with great illustrations. It's about a little boy who doesn't want to go to bed until his dad gives him a "license" to drive (Dad is the car). It has a lot of humor and heart. The large pictures and quick text will make this good for read-alouds too. Don't be surprised if it's on one of my storytime lists soon! Oh my word--if this isn't one of the cutest books! Wonderfully illustrated, and such a fun way to put the child to bed. I think all my brothers who are such fun dads with their kids would enjoy reading this. Especially when the dad smacks right into the wall. Ha ha--what a great laugh. A Beehive nominee, and I heartily agree.Could work in a preschool or school-age storytime.5/8/13 I tried this in the "silly" theme. The adults certainly enjoyed it. The kids missed a couple of the fabulous parts in the illustrations, or a couple of driving allusions. But I had them maneuver along with Mitchell. They loved the cookie part. It might have gone better if I didn't have my new, wiggly, distracting kids. Perfect lead in to the playtime activity: drawing their own steering wheels on paper plates, and then driving around the obstacle course I made with chairs and orange cones. The tunnel (tablecloth on 6 chairs) was a huge hit.
What do You think about Driving To Bed (2011)?
Great illustrations. The boy pretends his dad is a car and "drives" him to bed. Kid and adult humor.
—Kirsty
SOooooo Cute. I like this book. Great story. Funny and sweet. Definatly a reccommendation to read!
—Mimee
