Cars

by Ben Smiley, Jean-Paul Orpinas (Illustrator), Scott Tilley (Illustrator)

Lightning McQueen is a hot-shot young race car competing for the coveted Piston Cup. But when he gets lost on the way to a big race, he realizes that he still has a lot to learn about what it takes to be a true friend. This exciting retelling of the newest Disney/Pixar film is sure to be a hit with young speedsters!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Kids

24 pages, Hardcover

First published April 25, 2006

Reviews

[Sonja Rosa Lisa ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lightning McQueen ist ein junger Rennwagen, der um den begehrten Piston Cup kämpft. Als er sich jedoch auf dem Weg zu einem großen Rennen verfährt, wird ihm klar, dass er noch viel darüber lernen muss, was es bedeutet, ein echter Freund zu sein.
** Ich habe es auf Englisch gehört, um wieder etwas vertrauter mit der Sprache zu werden. Dafür hat sich dieses kurze Hörbuch gut geeignet :)

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a super simple retelling of Cars, written for a very young child. As such, the writing isn't super engaging as an adult, but I can see young kids enjoying it.

I really like the art style, this being the main reason I'm keeping it as a collector. I don't necessarily love the first few pages (especially the two-page spread that doesn't match up well because of the spine blocking some of the image), but the layout of the art becomes more interesting as the story goes on. In part, there's just more going on, so there's more to be shown. I especially love the page where McQueen is learning things, with the three narrow and long spreads of art.

Overall, the writing is extremely simple, but it's done in a way that I think a young kid will still find it fun. The biggest thing the book has going for it is its art style, as I really enjoy it.

[Bud and Mama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated with a retro style to it and very engaging to look through. The story has been simplified for younger readers and this definitely kept 20m/o Bud’s interest. He loved spotting all of the different vehicles and found the cactus patch very funny and kept saying ‘hot!’ So we learned a new word - sharp. He brings this over daily at the moment and would read it over and over. Part of a bigger collection given as a gift- we look forward to exploring the others too.

[Cilla Terrien · Rating 4 out of 5]

this story is the exact story from the movie just more like the cliff notes. I have always liked the movie personally. All the important pieces are there. they took out all the little bits that kind of made the story into the tail that we all fell in love with. so for me I gave it four stars because I relevantly really like the original story and this was that exactly but missing all the important bits to me.

[Kelly Wickham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though this book is made to attract and sell to little ones that love Cars, it is well done. A Little Golden Book always does superb work! This is a good rendition of the Cars move with fun and catchy illustrations and a thorough enough telling of the story. Kids who love Cars enjoy this book!

[Engie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute. Finally got to finish it for my lil one. Loved that this version had the option for me to record myself reading it and and option to hear it (audio book w/narrator). The pages were even animated. Love it!!

[Laura Turowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a librarian I cannot believe I actually allowed my child to read a book adapted from a movie, but he loves Cars. As long as he is reading, right?

[Rayyan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really fun to read and entertaining. This book really filled my childhood with joy. It has a great story and I am a fan of cars very much!

[Rania Tsolaki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

[Iancu Mircea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing experince

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[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute version of the story with the added fun of being perfectly set up to use fun character voices for the kiddo!

[Alayna Eve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute summary of the original story but missing some parts

[Madalino Cherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kachow!

[Alexa Lehnus · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like it missed a lot of the end of the movie?? It just ended when he left Radiator Springs, saying he was headed to the race and that was that.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

My lil guy loves Cars, so this is fab!

[Michelle Ma Belle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing compares to the film of course, but it was still adorable! :)


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[Alysa Fenner · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short and sweet retelling of Pixar’s Cars.

[Scott Emigh · Rating 1 out of 5]

Somehow managed to remove 100% of the heart of the story. No moral to the story at all.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a darling Little Golden Book, starring Lightning McQueen, of course, from the Disney PIXAR animated movie, Cars, cute, and summarized here in this children's book. If you or your child enjoyed the movie, you will surely enjoy this book!

[Clint Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book along with "Mater And The Ghost Light" for my son at the local Goodwill store. other then writing on the last page it was in great shape and will make for a great read when it comes to story time.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute little story. Typical in fashion of other Little Golden Books but a must read for the Cars lovers. My son likes to look through this book over and over.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Charming illustrations. Much of the plot comes from the movie, so watch the movie before reading it.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son thought that the illustrations were funny, he said they were bubbly compared to the normal disney car animations. He really liked the way the story was presented.

[Kelli Shoemake · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute book for toddlers!