From Publishers Weekly
This entry in the Step into Reading series is so appropriately simple--and suitably silly--that youngsters will be reading right along before they even realize it. The book's whimsical cover sets just the right tone: a bug-eyed, polka-dot-clad toad proud as punch behind the wheel of a vivid red "bug"--license plate T1. Continuing the fun, the frisky, rhymed text makes the reader's task that much easier--what's not to like about "Seat belt on? / Here we go! / Not too fast, not too slow"? Lively and colorful, the illustrations of Toad's madcap outing offer unexpected delights, as the car zips by a monster truck here, a Victorian manse there. Whether whizzing through a car wash, fixing a flat tire or stopping for lunch ("Sip and slurp. / Chew and munch"), this vivacious animal cast will help to make one of childhood's earliest accomplishments pure pleasure. Ages 4-6. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Kirkus Reviews
In a sunny ``Step into Reading'' book on ``Step 1,'' a cheerful toad in a bubble-topped auto tools around town and country picking up friends, observing the rules of the road, and generally enjoying life. The simple text is deftly rhymed and rhythmic; the bright, cartoony illustrations exude good humor. (Easy reader. 4-7) -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.


Review
. "This beginning reader combines simple dialogue and appealing color pictures. Though the text is minimal, there's enough story here to hook new readers."--Booklist.  


Review
. "This beginning reader combines simple dialogue and appealing color pictures. Though the text is minimal, there's enough story here to hook new readers."--Booklist.  


Book Description
Illus. in full color. "Where are we going? We don't know. We don't care. We

just go!" say Toad and his friends as they take to the road in this

freewheeling adventure about the joys of independence. "This beginning reader

combines simple dialogue and appealing color pictures. Though the text is

minimal, there's enough story here to hook new readers."--Booklist.







Card catalog description
A free-wheeling toad takes his friend Cat and other animal friends on a spirited driving adventure, always observing safe practices.


From the Inside Flap
Illus. in full color. "Where are we going? We don't know. We don't care. We just go!" say Toad and his friends as they take to the road in this freewheeling adventure about the joys of independence


From the Back Cover
. "This beginning reader combines simple dialogue and appealing color pictures. Though the text is minimal, there's enough story here to hook new readers."--Booklist.

ANNOTATION

Toad loves to drive, and in his spiffy red car, he can go anywhere. But it's more fun with friends along, so Toad picks up Cat, Pup, and Pig. Beginning readers will love the catchy rhymes and goofy illustrations of Toad and friends bopping along on the road!

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This series of affordable paperbacks offers an appealing variety of fiction and nonfiction by such popular authors as Jean Marzollo, Joyce Milton, Richard Scarry, and Joanna Cole￯﾿ﾽall carefully geared to the particular reading level of the reader. Using large, bright, full-page pictures and repetition to reinforce word comprehension, the Early Step Into Reading level is perfect for the just-beginning set. While Step 1 uses the same large type, this level offers greater story lines and more words per page. Step 2 moves into more complicated stories with an expanded vocabulary, and in Step 3, readers encounter paragraphs of text and a denser plot line. By Step 4, the books have chapters and feature many thrilling nonfiction topics. Preschool - Grade 1.

SYNOPSIS

Toad loves to drive, and in his spiffy red car, he can go anywhere. But it's more fun with friends along, so Toad picks up Cat, Pup, and Pig. Beginning readers will love the catchy rhymes and goofy illustrations of Toad and friends bopping along on the road!

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly