An entertaining mix of anticipation and lively interaction right to the last page

The Dominion Post

Who’s Driving?

Who’s driving the fire engine? Whee-ooh whee-ooh!

By Leo Timmers, translated by Bill Nagelkerke

Also available in te reo Māori


  • Description

    Who’s driving the fire engine? Elephant! He is driving to the fire station. Wheeooh wheeooh wheeooh!
    Who’s driving the racing car? Hare! He’s driving to the racing track. Vroooom!

    But who gets there first? Was it Cat? Giraffe, in her convertible?
    A new play on the fable of the hare and the tortoise, this is a picture book for drivers of all ages by Leo Timmers.


  • Book Details

    Country of Origin Belgium
    Reader Age 0-2 year, 2-5 year
    Book Size
    ISBN

  • Reviews

    1. BookTrust (verified owner)

      Stylish illustrations, full of detail and humour, are set against plain backgrounds, making them easy to explore…Engaging and entertaining, there is plenty of repetition and opportunities for prediction, making it ideal to share with young children.

    2. The School Reading List

      An eye-catching and colourful board book … Visual clues from the animals’ outfits and accessories help develop children’s visual comprehension. This is a fun book to read and discuss with EYFS children, and a useful book to encourage younger readers to slow down and examine the illustrations and text.

    3. Telegraph, Books of the Year 2020

      Belgian illustrator Leo Timmers creates a delightful play on the fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare”, which sees the hare driving a racing car.

    4. Lancashire Post

      With a world of detail, activity and humour to share with curious toddlers and each page packed with interactive fun, this is the ideal book to share with grown-ups, and rev up the imaginations of even the youngest children.


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