About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling frustrated by things not going as planned or when they need a joyful reminder that persistence can be a party. This is the story of Papa and his children who set off for the lake in a car that is, quite literally, falling apart. As pieces fall off, the family uses ingenious, silly fixes to keep moving forward. It is a rhythmic and onomatopoeic delight that celebrates family unity and creative problem-solving. At its heart, this story is about the power of a 'can-do' attitude and the fun that can be found in the midst of a minor disaster. It is perfectly suited for preschoolers and early elementary children who love repetitive sounds and slapstick humor. Parents will appreciate the model of a calm, resourceful father figure who transforms a stressful mechanical failure into a bonding experience for his three children.
