If I Built a Car

Chris Van Dusen's "If I Built a Car" invites young readers into the mind of a boy named Jack, who imagines building the most extraordinary car. Through lively rhyming verse and detailed, retro-futuristic illustrations, Jack describes a vehicle packed with whimsical features like a fireplace, a swimming pool, and even a robot chauffeur. This book is perfect for sparking creativity and encouraging children to think outside the box, making it an engaging read-aloud for ages 4-8 and a fun independent read for 8-11 year olds. It celebrates the joy of invention and the boundless possibilities of imagination.