Vroom! Vroom! From the backseat, what do you see? Whether on a cross-country road trip or a quick jaunt across town, there's no end to what a child can see from the backseat of a car. Using familiar road signs, this striking book introduces little ones not just to the alphabet but also to the world around them. Equally perfect for transportation-obsessed children and those just learning to read, this fresh and dynamic picture book will entertain and educate at home, in the classroom, and on the go.
Maria was born in Holland and grew up in a small town outside of Amsterdam called Oegstgeest. After finishing high school in Holland, she graduated from The George Washington University with a BFA in Visual Communications, and worked for The Coca-Cola Company.
After she won the green card lottery (for real!), she left her job as Creative Director for Coke to write and draw for kids full-time.
Maria lives in a creaky 100-year old yellow Victorian in San-Francisco with her husband Peter and their son Max Pelle.
