Backseat A-B-See by Maria van Lieshout
Every road trip needs an atlas, a mascot, and, of course, an assortment of top-notch picture books and must-read middle-grade novels. As summer approaches, my friend Donna and I start brainstorming travel companions and creating a list of books every bookseller and librarian across the country should know about. I sent Donna the following text message moments after reading Backseat A-B-See.
Thankfully, Donna agrees with me that Backseat A-B-See needs to come along on our next reading road trip. We came up with 26 reasons why it is perfect for your next road trip, too.

ATTENTION-getting format
BOLD illustrations
CREATIVE ending
DYNAMIC design
ENTERTAINMENT for the entire family
FUN, fun, fun for all ages
A GREAT way to introduce road signs
HIGHLY engaging
INCLUDES an informative author’s note
BOLD illustrations
CREATIVE ending
DYNAMIC design
ENTERTAINMENT for the entire family
FUN, fun, fun for all ages
A GREAT way to introduce road signs
HIGHLY engaging
INCLUDES an informative author’s note
A JOY from A to Z
KIDS will read it over and over
LENDS itself to car games
MOMS will appreciate it
NEEDS to be read aloud
ORIGINAL
PERFECT for long and short trips
QUITE possibly the best road trip book for young children
RICH colors
SIGNS never looked so appealing
TEACHES and entertains
UNIQUE book spine
VISUALLY stimulating
YOUNGSTERS will find it fresh and exciting
ZOOM on over to an independent bookshop to pre-order a copy.
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Backseat A-B-See. Written and illustrated by Maria van Lieshout. Chronicle Books, 2012. On sale April 11, 2012. Final copy sent from publisher.
Well, of course you had this grandmother quickly convinced, I placed the order before writing this comment! Thanks ever so much!
ReplyDeleteYay! I love following your reading road trips:)
ReplyDeleteYay! I am now eagerly awaiting this book and Boy + Bot that I tried to buy at a bookstore yesterday only to find it isn't out yet. I'll bring both on my road trip for sure. :)
ReplyDelete26 Reasons! Wow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. Thanks you, Mr. Schu!
@Maria - It feels as if you wrote Backseat A-B-See for my road trips. I look forward to taking it on the road. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHappy driving! And happy reading too. Just not at the same time :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting about ABSee!