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  • Published: 20 August 2019
  • ISBN: 9781524741235
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $32.99

What Kind of Car Does a T. Rex Drive?



Dinosaurs find their ideal vehicles in this hilarious, crowd-pleasing read-aloud, perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. It's the perfect gift for dinosaur lovers and fans of cars, trucks, and all things that go!

Dinosaurs find their ideal vehicles in this hilarious, crowd-pleasing read-aloud, perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. It's the perfect gift for dinosaur lovers and fans of cars, trucks, and all things that go!

When a stegosaurus, a pterodactyl, and a triceratops all show up at Uncle Otto's car lot, he doesn't have a clue how to help them. After all, he's never sold a car to a dinosaur before. Luckily, Ava and Mickey--two kids with a lot of dino knowledge--are there to help pair each customer with the perfect vehicle. But here comes the T. Rex, and he wants to buy a car too! And he's surprisingly hard to please... So what kind of car does a T. Rex drive? A microcar? A convertible? A minivan? You'll just have to read to find out!

"A delightful blend of dinosaurs with things that go, sure to entertain aficionados of both." --Booklist

"Only the extinct would fail to enjoy this kicky amalgamation of dinos, deals, and automobiles." --Kirkus Reviews

"Smashed cars, expert kids, dinosaurs! Customer satisfaction guaranteed!" --The Horn Book Magazine

  • Published: 20 August 2019
  • ISBN: 9781524741235
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $32.99

Praise for What Kind of Car Does a T. Rex Drive?

Praise for Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street by Mark Lee:
"Handsome entertainment." --The Wall Street Journal

"Good for storytimes and one-on-one sharing, this should delight even the most jaded of truck-book aficionados." --Booklist

Praise for Everything Goes by Brian Biggs:
"The perfect gift book for a child, any child, regardless of a predisposition for vehicular transportation or not." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

"Biggs has a cheery cartooning style that's reminiscent of R. Crumb. With running visual jokes and mini-narratives adding to the fun, Biggs gives readers lots to take in and enjoy." --Publishers Weekly

"A visual feast for fans of wheeled vehicles large and small." --Kirkus Reviews