Crinkle Crinkle Little Car

by Jay Fleck (Illustrator)

Overview

Crinkle the pages and sing along with this bedtime favorite set to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star!

A noisy little car zooms through the night sky, waking the stars and moon. Will this mischievous traveler ever quiet down for bedtime? With sturdy board pages and a crinkly paper treatment that creates touch-and-feel sound effects, this playful twist on a classic nursery song is a goodnight favorite that's sure to soothe even the most wide-awake little ones to a peaceful—and quiet!—bedtime.

BEDTIME SING-ALONG: This familiar, soothing song with a funny twist makes for a great read-aloud or sing-along at bedtime and beyond.

TOUCH AND FEEL: Crinkle material on every page (even the cover!) makes this book tons of fun for little hands to explore and play with.

SETTLE INTO SLEEP: With a gentle goodnight ending that shows that even the noisiest little car is eventually ready to rest, this book will soothe reluctant sleepers at bedtime.

CELEBRATED AUTHOR: Jay Fleck, the illustrator of the Tiny T. Rex series, has created another irresistible character that families are sure to fall in love with!

Perfect for:

• Parents and family friends
• Gift-givers
• Parents of infants and toddlers
• Parents of children interested in cars
• Fans of sing-along books
• Anyone looking for a sweet and simple bedtime story

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452181660
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	05/10/2022
Pages:	10
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Jay Fleck is an Illinois-based designer and illustrator. He lives with his family south of Chicago and spends his spare time running and reading (though not at the same time). Visit him online at www.jayfleck.com.

Editorial Reviews

On the cover and throughout the book, the car’s body is made of shiny orange crinkle material that sparkles like the star that is the central image of the original lullaby. This tactile element . . . provides an opportunity for tots to expand their senses. . . . The book has an invitingly small trim size—smaller than most board books—which suits its little protagonist. Readers can expect the sturdy pages to stand up to wear and tear.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A fun bedtime read for 2- to 3-year-olds. . .[Crinkle, Crinkle Little Star] is a book designed to attract children with an element of tactile play.” –The Wall Street Journal

“...perfect bedtime read….a great book for those vehicle-obsessed kids.” — Good Housekeeping

“Hard to resist.” — Good Housekeeping

From the Publisher

2022-01-26
A noisy journey through the nighttime firmament.

As the book opens, readers see a little car zooming out of the garage of a house and flying up into the starry sky. Using the familiar singsong rhyming couplets of the widely known early-19th-century English lullaby “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” the text tells of various celestial bodies who are kept awake by the car’s rambunctious flight. The “loud beep” of the airborne car’s horn and the “VROOM VROOMM” of its engine disturb the stars, moon, and even the planet Mars, all of whom are anthropomorphized, just as the car subtly is. Having irked them all, the car eventually tires of its outer-space jaunt and flies back home, where a peaceful night’s sleep awaits. On the cover and throughout the book, the car’s body is made of shiny orange crinkle material that sparkles like the star that is the central image of the original lullaby. This tactile element not only gives the illustrations a more multidimensional look, but also provides an opportunity for tots to expand their senses. The simple digital illustrations are serviceable, with spare details. The book has an invitingly small trim size—smaller than most board books—which suits its little protagonist. Readers can expect the sturdy pages to stand up to wear and tear.

A nice enough reimagining of a popular childhood song. (Novelty board book. 0-3)

Kirkus Reviews