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Books in Take the Wheel! series

  • Animal Ambulance

    Peter Lawson, Kathryn Smith

    Board book (Abbeville Kids, Feb. 3, 2009)
    The Turn-the-Wheel board books let even the smallest children change the scene themselves by moving the wheel. The short and simple texts in these books use dialogue (and talking animals!) to bring each vehicle and experience to life. Readers will learn about the lives and work of firemen, fishermen, farmers, and animal rescue workers. As children turn the wheel to find each page's corresponding image, they will exercise their small-motor-skills. A miniature driving tour that parent and child can take together, each of these books focuses on a different vehicle: Animal Ambulance, Fire Engine, Fishing Boat, and Tractor.From an early age, children are fascinated with driving. HereGÇÖs a book to let themsteer on their own.
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  • I Want to Drive a Police Car

    Henry Abbot

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, March 1, 2017)
    Police cars are one of the most important vehicles around. They bring police officers where they need to go. In this fiction title, a relatable narrator gets the chance to drive a police car all over town. Readers are invited to come along for the ride as the narrator learns all about how to drive a police car. Colorful illustrations and age-appropriate text bring this imaginative narrative to life. Beginning readers will find this title fun to read, and its a perfect choice to read out loud to younger children.
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  • Fire Engine

    Gaby Goldsack, Peter Lawson

    Board book (Abbeville Kids, Feb. 3, 2009)
    Drive around to follow the story! As kids 3 and up turn the movable wheel, they uncover delightful images that correspond to each page. The Turn-the-Wheel board books let even the smallest children change the scene themselves by moving the wheel. The short and simple texts in these books use dialogue (and talking animals!) to bring each vehicle and experience to life. Readers will learn about the lives and work of firemen, fishermen, farmers, and animal rescue workers. As children turn the wheel to find each page's corresponding image, they will exercise their small-motor-skills. A miniature driving tour that parent and child can take together, each of these books focuses on a different vehicle: Animal Ambulance, Fire Engine and Tractor. From an early age, children are fascinated with driving. Here’s a book to let them steer on their own.
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  • Tractor

    Peter Lawson

    Board book (Abbeville Kids, Feb. 3, 2009)
    The Turn-the-Wheel board books let even the smallest children change the scene themselves by moving the wheel. The short and simple texts in these books use dialogue (and talking animals!) to bring each vehicle and experience to life. Readers will learn about the lives and work of firemen, fishermen, farmers, and animal rescue workers. As children turn the wheel to find each page's corresponding image, they will exercise their small-motor-skills. A miniature driving tour that parent and child can take together, each of these books focuses on a different vehicle: Animal Ambulance, Fire Engine, Fishing Boat, and Tractor.From an early age, children are fascinated with driving. HereGÇÖs a book to let themsteer on their own.
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  • The Wheels: The Friendship Race

    KidKiddos Books, Inna Nusinsky

    Hardcover (KidKiddos Books Ltd., May 9, 2016)
    What is friendship? Join three good friends as they discover what real friendship means. They start a race, but decide to finish it together, helping a friend who got in trouble. This book will teach children positive friendship skills like sharing, supporting, and helping each other.
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  • I Want to Drive an Ambulance

    Henry Abbot, Aurora Aguilera

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Ambulances are one of the most important vehicles on the road. They help people in emergencies. Ambulance drivers must act fast. In this fictional title, a courageous narrator takes on the job of an ambulance driver. Readers join in as the narrator gets behind the wheel of an ambulance, arriving on the scene just in time to help a person in need. Readers are encouraged to imagine what it would be like to drive an ambulance one day. Engaging text and colorful illustrations make this a perfect reading selection for beginning readers and younger children.
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  • I Want to Drive a Fire Truck

    Henry Abbot

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2017)
    A little girl imagines what it would be like to drive a big fire truck to a fire and help the other firefighters keep everyone safe.
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  • Turn the wheel: Odd Jobs

    Roger Priddy

    Board book (Priddy Books, Jan. 14, 2020)
    Roger Priddy's Turn the Wheel: Odd Jobs is a funny novelty board book for toddlers with a jobs theme and wheels to turn on every page. Choose what outfit each character should wear for their job by turning the wheel for some hilarious results. Young children will enjoy finding the sailor's hat, the judge's wig, and the chef's apron, or they can mix things up by choosing one of the other options―giving the sailor a clown wig, the judge a surgeon's mask, or the chef a tennis skirt! The quirky animal characters and playful text make this an enjoyable book to share, and it's a great springboard for some real costume fun.A follow-up to Fancy Pants !
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  • Turn-the-Wheel Boxed Set

    Peter Lawson

    Board book (Abbeville Kids, Feb. 3, 2009)
    The Turn-the-Wheel board books let even the smallest children change the scene themselves by moving the wheel embedded in each book. The short and simple texts use dialogue (and talking animals!) to bring each vehicle and experience to life. Readers will learn about the lives and work of firemen, fishermen, farmers, and animal rescue workers. As children turn the wheel to find each page's corresponding image, they will exercise their small-motor-skills. A miniature driving tour that parent and child can take together, each of these books focuses on a different vehicle: Animal Ambulance, Fire Engine, Fishing Boat, and Tractor.From an early age, children are fascinated with driving. HereGÇÖs a book to let themsteer on their own.
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  • I Want to Drive a Snowplow

    Henry Abbot

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    When a snowstorm is on its way, the town knows to call their snowplow drivers. These giant trucks keep our roads safe and clear in the winter. In this new fiction title, an engaging narrator imagines what it would be like to be behind the wheel of a snowplow. Readers join in on the fun as the narrator clears huge piles of snow and keeps the roads safe. With enjoyable language and colorful illustrations, readers will love reading this fun story. This title is also a perfect selection for companion reading with younger children.
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  • I Want to Drive a Police Car

    Henry Abbot, Aurora Aguilera

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Police cars are one of the most important vehicles around. They bring police officers where they need to go. In this fiction title, a relatable narrator gets the chance to drive a police car all over town. Readers are invited to come along for the ride as the narrator learns all about how to drive a police car. Colorful illustrations and age-appropriate text bring this imaginative narrative to life. Beginning readers will find this title fun to read, and itÂ’s a perfect choice to read out loud to younger children.
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  • At the Wheel

    Henry Abbot, Aurora Aguilera

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Start your engines! This exciting fiction series takes readers behind the wheel of a fire truck, police car, ambulance, and snowplow. Relatable narrators and fun storylines show readers what itÂ’s like to operate the exciting vehicles they recognize from the road. Readers are encouraged to use their imagination as they learn what makes these vehicles special and important. Colorful illustrations and engaging language make these titles a delightful introduction to fiction. TheyÂ’re also perfect for companion reading with younger children.
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