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13th out of 27 books
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Mitchell's License
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...more
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...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
April 26th 2011
by Candlewick Press
(first published March 31st 2011)
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Mitchell uses his active imagination to play a game of “car and driver” that makes going to bed more fun. The clever language and expressive illustrations help to transform (at least in our minds) Mitchell and his dad into driver and car. He checks the engine (his dad’s stomach) and the tires (his dad’s feet) and he’s ready to go. Hopping onto his dad’s solid shoulders, he zips with joy around the house. The illustrations are so vibrant, we can almost feel the wind blowing in Mitchell’s hair, an...more
Mitchell's License by Hallie Durand, illustrated by Tony Fucile, focuses on a child whose Dad lets him "drive" the Dad to bed each night.
For several reasons this just didn't appeal to me as much as it did to others. While I like humor in books, several things did not strike me as funny. Pulling and twisting Dad's ears, squeezing his nose and pulling his hair doesn't seem cute, but painful. Running Dad into the wall: not funny, especially if his glasses get twisted or damaged. (I've had glasses f...more
For several reasons this just didn't appeal to me as much as it did to others. While I like humor in books, several things did not strike me as funny. Pulling and twisting Dad's ears, squeezing his nose and pulling his hair doesn't seem cute, but painful. Running Dad into the wall: not funny, especially if his glasses get twisted or damaged. (I've had glasses f...more
Age: Preschool - Kindergarten
Family: Dad
"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, Ha...more
Family: Dad
"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, Ha...more
Jul 17, 2011
Candice
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Sophie and all energetic little kids
Shelves:
picture-books
Lots of fun and very imaginative. Three-year-old Mitchell doesn't want to go to bed, so his dad says he can get his license and drive there. A license at age three? Only if the "car" is his dad. Like any good driver, Mitchell has to inspect his car's tires (dad's feet) and check its engine (he lifts dad's shirt to inspect his stomach). Then he climbs into the "driver's seat" (dad's shoulders) and they are off. Like any novice driver, the first drive is a bit shaky, but soon Mitchell learns to na...more
The illustrations in this book are the highlight of the story. The images of the little boy 'driving' his dad around the house are hilarious and we loved the way he would control his dad's movements. It reminded us of Remy the rat in Ratatouille. The book would be a great story to read at bedtime with a young child.
This story was selected as one of the books for the June 2012 - Fathers reads at the Picture-Book Club in the Children's Books Group here at Goodreads.
This story was selected as one of the books for the June 2012 - Fathers reads at the Picture-Book Club in the Children's Books Group here at Goodreads.
Mitchell doesn’t like to go to bed until his dad lets him start driving. Mitchell drives his car (his dad) to bed, sitting in the driver’s seat (his dad’s shoulders), cleaning off the windshield (his dad’s glasses), and beeping the horn (his dad’s nose).
Funny cartoon pictures of a child having a delightful time with his dad.
“They had driven a long way when Mitchell noticed that the gas tank was on Empty.
‘You need gas,’ said Mitchell.
Mitchell and his car took three right turns, then a left, and...more
Funny cartoon pictures of a child having a delightful time with his dad.
“They had driven a long way when Mitchell noticed that the gas tank was on Empty.
‘You need gas,’ said Mitchell.
Mitchell and his car took three right turns, then a left, and...more
My 3.5 year old is a car fanatic. This book was PERFECT for him! We had to read it morning, noon and night and he still wanted to read it more. He also, like Mitchell in the book, does not like to go to bed, but after reading this, he settled right down and was ready for bed. Oh, and not because it was boring, but because he wanted to be like Mitchell. He even slept with the book.
The illustrations are hilarious and highlight the story well. It's the kind of book that I didn't mind reading at le...more
The illustrations are hilarious and highlight the story well. It's the kind of book that I didn't mind reading at le...more
"Mitchell never ever EVER wanted to go to bed. Until his dad finally said he could drive there." So Mitchell gets to sit on his dad's shoulders and "drive" his "car" to bed. Mitchell has to learn about steering and taking care of cars. But I really love how this particular car does not want to stop and get "gas" (aka cookies) before heading to bed.
This is a great book for all adults who have to use a bit of imagination to get young kiddos to bed. And I think my favorite kiddos might particularl...more
This is a great book for all adults who have to use a bit of imagination to get young kiddos to bed. And I think my favorite kiddos might particularl...more
Preschool - Kindergarten
Youngsters will enjoy the familiar theme of not wanting to go to bed. Mitchell's father, in a burst of inspiration, entices the not-quite-four-year-old with the promise that he can drive himself to bed. Mitchell gets in the driver's seat (dad's shoulders), cleans the windshield (dad's glasses), and quickly learns the art of steering. The story is fresh, but it's the illustrations by Tony Fucile (Bink and Gollie) that really rev up the vitality and will have kids begging...more
Youngsters will enjoy the familiar theme of not wanting to go to bed. Mitchell's father, in a burst of inspiration, entices the not-quite-four-year-old with the promise that he can drive himself to bed. Mitchell gets in the driver's seat (dad's shoulders), cleans the windshield (dad's glasses), and quickly learns the art of steering. The story is fresh, but it's the illustrations by Tony Fucile (Bink and Gollie) that really rev up the vitality and will have kids begging...more
This is a darling story about a Dad who lets his son "drive" him to bed each night. All three of my girls (ages 3, 7, and 9) love this book. The older two have read it several times (as well as listening to me read it once) and the youngest has asked to hear it over and over. We all get a kick out of him giving the car oil (water from a sippy cup) and learning to honk. I liked how Mitchell used his hazard lights when he felt sure the car needed gas. What a great dad and a fun book! Love that it...more
Mitchell, age 3 years, nine months and five days, has his driver's license! Yep! His driver's license to drive his "remote-control dad." Like any good driver, Mitchell checks out his car before getting behind the wheel. He kicks the tires (dad's feet) and the engine (dad's tummy). After hopping aboard (dad's shoulders) he finds that the windshield (dad's glasses) need cleaning! Holding on to dad's ears is how he steers...right into a wall. Like all new drivers Mitchell needs practice. His car ev...more
Hilarious and heartwarming indeed. Mitchell is a lucky little boy to have such wonderful parents. I liked that it was long enough to include all the details - Mitchell learned to drive, and Dad learned to be a car, too.
Also I liked the family. Kind of a mixed-race thing going, but it's just there, not given focus. I get the impression, maybe from the picture of mom carrying the laptop computer, that this is inspired by her own family.
Oh, wait, I checked the end-flap - it *is* based on a true fa...more
Also I liked the family. Kind of a mixed-race thing going, but it's just there, not given focus. I get the impression, maybe from the picture of mom carrying the laptop computer, that this is inspired by her own family.
Oh, wait, I checked the end-flap - it *is* based on a true fa...more
Oh my word--if this isn't one of the cutest books! Wonderfully illustrated, and such a fun way to put the child to bed. I think all my brothers who are such fun dads with their kids would enjoy reading this. Especially when the dad smacks right into the wall. Ha ha--what a great laugh.
A Beehive nominee, and I heartily agree.
Could work in a preschool or school-age storytime.
5/8/13 I tried this in the "silly" theme. The adults certainly enjoyed it. The kids missed a couple of the fabulous parts i...more
A Beehive nominee, and I heartily agree.
Could work in a preschool or school-age storytime.
5/8/13 I tried this in the "silly" theme. The adults certainly enjoyed it. The kids missed a couple of the fabulous parts i...more
This is a charming story of the magic of a bedtime ritual. In an effort to make the trip to bed less stressful, Mitchell's parents have made a game of it by supplyimg Mitchell with a driver's license so that he can "drive" his Dad to bed. I can imagine fathers and children everywhere engaging in a lively, new bedtime routine. I am also reminded of my own bedtime rituals; both as a child and a parent. This would make a nice baby shower gift
Mitchell does not like going to bed until his Dad gives him a license to drive to bed. Mitchell drives wildly at first, crashing into things. But he soon becomes a responsible driver--staying in his lane, checking the oil, turning in time, even washing the windshield.
I appreciate the father/son bond portrayed in this fun bedtime book.
Update: After reading a few more “father” themed books, I wanted to come back and share what makes this book so unique. Mitchell’s dad is creative, imaginative, fu...more
I appreciate the father/son bond portrayed in this fun bedtime book.
Update: After reading a few more “father” themed books, I wanted to come back and share what makes this book so unique. Mitchell’s dad is creative, imaginative, fu...more
This is a fantasy book for the preschool set. While some parents might play this game - no parent would be driven that hard! The illustrations are what make the book funny and the story of a boy getting to drive his Dad to bed is sweet. Would make a great read-a-loud or bedtime story for any parent who doesn't mind getting hassled.
Mitchell doesn't want to go to bed, so his dad pretends to be a car that Mitchell has to drive. He even issues Mitchell a licence. This leads to longer and longer bed times as Mitchell drives Dad all over the house.
A very cute story with whimsically illustrations. Lovely representation of the relationship between fathers and sons.
A very cute story with whimsically illustrations. Lovely representation of the relationship between fathers and sons.
Incredibly sweet story of a little boy who doesn't want to go to bed, so his father pretends to be a car that the boy can drive.
The illustrations are superb - simple lines which convey motion, or the way the little boy's foot presses into his dad's shoulder.
Evokes the joy of bedtime and a father's love.
The illustrations are superb - simple lines which convey motion, or the way the little boy's foot presses into his dad's shoulder.
Evokes the joy of bedtime and a father's love.
Mitchell, like most boys, did not enjoy going to bed. Mitchell's amazingly awesome fun dad finds a way to make getting his young son off to bed a fun nightly adventure. Mitchell's mom is the luckiest lady ever, and I have never been more jealous of a mother in any picture book ever. Dad's that are cars = Hot.
I totally have a soft spot for the illustrations. On one page, Mitchell is "checking the motor," and in reality he's on his tippy toes, examining his father's stomach. Absolutely adorable, great for kids who don't want to go to bed and like cookies too much.
Trust an animator to make illustrations come alive. Mitchell's constant motion and joy really come across in the fun book. Parents of young children beware - you will get your exercise after reading this to your kids- but read it anyway it's great!
I recently discovered this book. It's now my very favorite children's book for illustration style. It really captures both sides of parent-toddler dynamics, the energy of a toddler and the joy (and sometimes physical battering) of being a parent.
Fabulous story about a son and his dad. Mitchell gets a license to drive his dad before bed every night. A fun and sweet feel good story for dads and their sons. Wonderful illustrations from Tony Fucile! Totally recommended as a bedtime story.
I liked this book because it is funny and the boy is cute. The dad is a car and the boy rides him and he bangs on the dad's nose to honk the horn. He rides on the way to bed and then runs out of energy and falls asleep. I wish I could still do that!
I'm listening to my husband read this to my boys right now. I think he likes to read it as much as my boys like to listen. A little boy who doesn't like to go to bed gets a wild ride when dad becomes his car. Sweet, simple and lots of fun.
This is a very cute story of a boy "driving" his father to bed. There are lots of references to the parts and functions of the car as well as driving, which make it so fun. A bedtime story that's a little rowdy.
Love this book! Great story about a rambunctious three year old who hates going to bed...until dad lets him "drive" to bed. My kindergarteners love this book because they can totally connect to Mitchell!
Fun story about a dad putting his son to bed. The dad is the car and the son drives him all over the house filling him up and getting him ready for bed. 2012 Building Block nominee.
Captures perfectly the playful relationships that dads have with their kiddos. Lots of excitement and energy in this book and Tony Fucile is fast becoming one of my favorite illustrators.
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