Kindergarten-Grade 3-This unique picture book combines map and counting skills with a bouncy refrain that invites kids to join in. A little boy and his dad set out in their yellow Volkswagon Beetle to visit grandma. Like all children, the boy repeatedly asks, "Are we there yet, Daddy?" Dad says, "Just look at the map, Son. Then you will know." A large gatefold map precedes the title page, but a smaller version is reproduced on each two-page spread. Landmarks along the route help the child see that they have 90 miles to go, 80 miles to go, etc. The map is easy to follow. Children will enjoy finding locations in the illustrations (a tunnel, a bridge, an ice cream store) and matching them with places on the map. The flat, pastel pictures add enlivening details to the repetitive text. The youngster has flaming red hair that refuses to lie flat. Father and son start the trip cheerfully singing. As time passes, dad's expression becomes more severe, especially when his son drops ice cream on the car seat or announces, "this is getting boring." Although he finally announces, "I'm glad the trip is over-it seemed to take a year," listeners will look forward to many return visits.
Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA�
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Father, son, and Bitsy the dog take a 100-mile car trip to Grandma's house. They go through the city, race with train cars, survive a rainstorm, stop for snacks and eventually wind up at their destination. Every 10 miles, though, the son asks, "Are we there yet, Daddy?" and is told to consult the map. The map and the route are shown so children can follow along. The son's growing boredom, the father's increasing annoyance, and the changing countryside are all cleverly and subtly shown in the watercolor illustrations, and the story is told in a simple, repetitive rhyme, which captures the rhythm of a road trip. The book teaches basic math and map skills in an enjoyable way that will encourage both beginning readers and listeners.��Marta Segal�--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.