With dad playing the role of a car, Mitchell’s nighttime routine starts with inspecting the tires (dad’s feet) and checking the engine (dad’s belly), before hopping into the driver’s seat (on dad’s shoulders). After cleaning the spotty windshield (dad’s glasses), Mitchell and his car zoom around the house on their way to Mitchell’s bed. Sometimes Mitchell does a little extra maintenance before he takes off, and sometimes the car conks out before Mitchell’s ready to stop, or puts it’s foot down when Mitchell tries to take things too far (no fill-up—cookies—right before bedtime), but all-in-all, Mitchell is one happy camper ... er, driver, in Hallie Durand’s warm, funny, spirited picture book about a parent and child engaged in imaginary play. (Ages 2–5)

Hop in for a hilarious, heartwarming ride with four-year-old Mitchell, a kid with a need for speed, a lead foot, and a very special license to drive.

Mitchell was four years, one month, and five days old when he got his license. He may need a little boost getting into the driver’s seat, but once he’s behind the wheel, his car sure goes fast! Left turn, right turn, slow down for speed bumps - Mitchell is a pro. And he loves the way that horn sounds! There’s just one problem: Mitchell and his car have a slight disagreement about what type of fuel should go into the tank. . . . With warmth and sly wit, Hallie Durand follows a young child obsessed with all things automobile, while Tony Fucile’s comical illustrations convey the well-tuned bond between an obliging father and a high-octane child.