Driving Buddies

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Common Sense Media says

Movie retread will only interest Cars fans.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the plot will make little sense to kids who haven't seen the film on which it's based.


What's the story?

Racing car McQueen is trapped in a small town where he eventually makes friends with other cars.


Is it any good?

 

Skimpy on plot or characterization, this beginner's book won't mean much to kids who haven't seen Cars. Even parents who saw and liked the film will be hard-pressed to read this book out loud more than once. Even so, kids who are Cars fans will probably like revisiting the story.

Part of the Random House Step Into Reading series, DRIVING BUDDIES is written in large type and short sentences and is accessible to beginning readers. The series is designed for kids who can recognize some words by sight and are ready to try to sound out others. Movie tie-ins aren't known for their inspired illustrations or text, and this short book is no exception. However if you have kids who loved the movie and could use a push toward reading confidence, it might be worth adding to your library.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about this book as an extension of the movie. What are your favorite characters? Does this book complement the movie? Which is more engaging?


This review was written by Dawn Friedman

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This review was written by Dawn Friedman
Author:Apple Jordan
Illustrator:Disney Storybook Artists
Book type:Fiction
Genre:For Beginning Readers
Publisher:Random House
Publication date:April 25, 2006
Number of pages:32
Paperback price:$3.99
Publisher's recommended age(s):4 - 7
Read aloud:4
Read alone:8

This review was written by Dawn Friedman
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.

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