There's a hot-rod race at 4 Paws Speedway, and Hamster has a need for speed. He heads out to One Dog's Junk for some help building the perfect hot rod. "Old car, new car, shiny painted blue car, / Rust car, clean car, itty-bitty green car. / Which would you choose?" He gets to pick his wheels, his engine and his painted-flame design, too. Dog and his mechanic mice build Hamster's hot rod to specs. Though his competitors are skeptical-"Stare face, scowl face, frowning grouchy-growl face, / Bored face, dare face, nose up in the air face"-readers will guess the outcome of Hamster's big day at the races. Newbery Honor author Lord's picture-book debut is a rollicking, roaring read. In addition to the rhymed text punctuated by questions, the characters talk in speech balloons that move the story along without breaking the flow. Anderson's fluffy, jaunty illustrations are as full of energy as the rhymes. Young car enthusiasts won't be the only ones enamored of this hot-rodding rodent and his big canine buddy. (Picture book. 2-7)
Hot Rod Hamster
There's a hot rod race today at noon! But before the hamster can enter the big race, he must first find his perfect hot rod. Where will he ever find a car small enough for a hamster? Of course-the One Dog's Junk Yard! Dog tries to help Hamster, but there are so many cars for the hamster to choose from. Old car? New car? Or a shiny, glittering blue car? How will Hamster ever decide which is best for burning rubber? In Hot Rod Hamster, Newbery Honor winner Cynthia Lord pens a delightful tale about a hamster who feels the need for speed. Children will be thrilled to join in as narrator L.J. Ganser's vibrant voice guides them through Hamster's difficult decision and asks, "Which would you choose?" "Junior racing fans will get a vicarious thrill with this story ."-Booklist ". children will sympathize with the small creature's struggle to compete with bigger, gruffer opponents and cheer him on to the finish line."-School Library Journal
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Hot Rod Hamster
There's a hot rod race today at noon! But before the hamster can enter the big race, he must first find his perfect hot rod. Where will he ever find a car small enough for a hamster? Of course-the One Dog's Junk Yard! Dog tries to help Hamster, but there are so many cars for the hamster to choose from. Old car? New car? Or a shiny, glittering blue car? How will Hamster ever decide which is best for burning rubber? In Hot Rod Hamster, Newbery Honor winner Cynthia Lord pens a delightful tale about a hamster who feels the need for speed. Children will be thrilled to join in as narrator L.J. Ganser's vibrant voice guides them through Hamster's difficult decision and asks, "Which would you choose?" "Junior racing fans will get a vicarious thrill with this story ."-Booklist ". children will sympathize with the small creature's struggle to compete with bigger, gruffer opponents and cheer him on to the finish line."-School Library Journal
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| BN ID: | 2940170789023 |
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| Publisher: | Recorded Books, LLC |
| Publication date: | 03/09/2012 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | Up to 4 Years |
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