My Car Trip

Reach for this book when your child is on the verge of independent reading and needs a confidence boost before a family milestone like a long car trip. This shared reading experience is designed to reduce the anxiety of travel by framing the journey as a series of small, manageable, and exciting discoveries. It validates the big emotions of a young child moving from a passive passenger to an active participant in the family's adventure. The story focuses on the sights, sounds, and sequences of a road trip, emphasizing the joy of family togetherness and the pride of noticing the world around them. It is perfectly calibrated for children ages 4 to 7 who are developing their phonics skills and looking to feel like a big kid. It turns a potentially restless travel day into a shared achievement between parent and child.