Synopsis
Are we there yet, daddy?
Daddy says, "No."
How much farther do we have to go?
Take a look at the map, son, then you will know
We have 50 more miles to go.
On a hundred mile car trip to Grandma's house, a father, son and Bitsy the dog travel from city to country, over hills and through tunnels, all the while counting down the miles left in their journey. This innovative book features a gatefold map on which young readers and listeners can follow the car's progress as it gets closer and closer to Grandma's house. Designed by a primary school teacher for use in her own classroom, this book offers an excellent introduction to map skills while it entertains children with its participatory format and refrain that every child knows..."Are we there yet?"
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About the Author
S. D. Schindler lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-This unique picture book combines map and counting skills with a bouncy refrain that invites kids to join in. A little boy and his dad set out in their yellow Volkswagon Beetle to visit grandma. Like all children, the boy repeatedly asks, "Are we there yet, Daddy?" Dad says, "Just look at the map, Son. Then you will know." A large gatefold map precedes the title page, but a smaller version is reproduced on each two-page spread. Landmarks along the route help the child see that they have 90 miles to go, 80 miles to go, etc. The map is easy to follow. Children will enjoy finding locations in the illustrations (a tunnel, a bridge, an ice cream store) and matching them with places on the map. The flat, pastel pictures add enlivening details to the repetitive text. The youngster has flaming red hair that refuses to lie flat. Father and son start the trip cheerfully singing. As time passes, dad's expression becomes more severe, especially when his son drops ice cream on the car seat or announces, "this is getting boring." Although he finally announces, "I'm glad the trip is over-it seemed to take a year," listeners will look forward to many return visits.
Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA
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