Sputter, Sputter, Sput!

by Babs Bell, Bob Staake (Illustrator), Babs Bell

Zipping along, riding up and down hills, and zooming all over town, a happy driver's outing takes an unexpected turn when his car begins to putter, slow, and stop.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Transport, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Bubba]

Cool illustrations and fun text.

[Hope]

Looks like an excellent story time book, particularly for toddlers.

[Amy Brown]

Good toddler/preschool book that includes rhyming. The main character has fun driving his car until suddenly sputter, sputter, sput, his car stops! The reason isn't very surprising but the illustrations and the rhyming make this book fun to share.

[The Library Lady]

Hate the round headed, bug eyed protagonist--this is the "cool" variety of artwork that isn't my cup of tea. But that is not going to stop the "vroom vroom" set of toddler/preschooler boys from adoring this. I bought 2 copies and expect they will get loved-to-death in short order.

[Marie]

I like the language, sounds and rhythm of this book. The bright colors are appealing. The fact that the child appears to be a Cyclops--I know, I know, it's a profile, but why is the eye in the middle of the head?--is a little disturbing. Will be good for storytimes.

[Brooke]

Owen loves this one and even tries to drive his cars on the pages. The words are simple, example: "Up, down" and "Sputter, sputter, sput" Loved it!! Great for any car-obsessed three year-old little boy.

[Elaine]

Good simple story illustrations about a car that rides up and down and every now and then, running out of gas. I read this story to a one young preschooler during storytime. She was observant with the pictures and enjoyed explaining what was happening in the story. A very enjoyable book.

[Amanda]

Good for storytime. I like the book. I don't really care for the ending. Seems a little out of place.

[Annie]

cute book cute character good opportunity for up and down

[Molly]

A nice choice for baby storytimes, with fun rhyming words and opportunities for interactive voicing.

[Tina B]

"cars, simple story with repetitious sounds, shape illustrations"

[Susan Dunn]

Used for my Noisy storytime. Great colorful illustrations and fun rhymes. Good example of phonological awareness.

[Jennifer]

Used for Things That Go baby storytime December 2008.

[Tam]

My 4-year-old liked this book. It doesn't have a lot of words and he could read most of it without help. The illustrations are cute.

[Sandybear76]

Preschoolers loved this book. I paired it with My Car by Barton.

[Mckinley]

Cars need gas to go.

[Katie Fitzgerald]

Read at Drop-In Story Time on 10/23/12: http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/...

[Caroline]

This is a fun sound effects book! It's good for a transportation theme too!

[Miss Janis the Storytime Lady]

eh, fine.

[Katie]

Cute. Illustrations are very vibrant. Social commentary on current gas prices?!?!

[John]

For car fans of all ages, an endearing book about how to get around.;)

[Alisa]

Cute story of a little car that runs out of gas.

[Jaime Ann Sanborn]

A sweet simple story to use in a preschool transportation story time.