Clink, Clank, Clunk [Hardcover]

Miriam Aroner (Author), Dominic Catalano (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Rabbit is driving to town in his car. Along the way, he picks up Mole, Squirrel, Porcupine, Possum, Beaver, Crow, Skunk, Fox, and Cow. But - boing-boing-ping, squeak-squeak-squeak, rumble-rumble-thump - something goes wrong with Rabbit's car with each friend who climbs aboard. Will Rabbit and his friends make it to town? Miriam Aroner's delightful story features a simple, rhythmic text, with plenty of sound and action words to make this book a perfect one for reading aloud. Dominic Catalano's spirited illustrations add to the fun of ten animal friends on one unforgettable road trip.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-In a story reminiscent of John Burningham's Mr. Gumpy's Motor Car (HarperCollins, 1976), Rabbit, driving his purple convertible to town, picks up Mole, Squirrel, Porcupine, Possum, Beaver, Crow, Skunk, Fox, and Cow. As each animal climbs into the old junker, something else goes amiss with it. Just before they reach their destination, the hunk-o-junk comes to a screeching halt. All hop out and push it uphill until it is able to roll down the other side to town. There Rabbit junk[s] that clunker, buys a new red auto, and drives his friends home in style. Simple, rhythmic text with plenty of action words and lively pastel illustrations make this a good choice for sharing aloud with preschoolers.-Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
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Review

A catastrophic clunker of a car stars in this jovial, cumulative tale...Catalano's pastels are alive, warmly unctuous and can set a scene:a double-page spread with a text-box on one side and a spot of Rabbit describing the latest calamity on the other...Best are the various boings, fizzles, squeaks and thunks that emanate from the "hunk-o-junk." --Kirkus Reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590782704
• ISBN-13: 978-1590782705
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 11.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,548,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A clunker of a car, but an excellent book!, November 12, 2010

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AFConnors - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clink, Clank, Clunk (Hardcover)

I read this book in my early-childhood music classes - children love to join in on all the animals' sounds (and there are lots of animals) as well as all the clunky-car sounds (there are lots of them, too!). It's a nice change from the usual barnyard setting of preschool stories, and there are never enough books about cars and trucks, which young children are very interested in! The illustrations are bold, bright, and funny. I highly recommend this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book to Read, June 5, 2007

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Laurie C. Bridges (Mandeville, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clink, Clank, Clunk (Hardcover)

My daughter loves to read this book. We checked it out at the library but she wants to read it every night so I guess I'm going to buy it.
It's cute with some rhyming and counting.

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for car and animal lovers, August 14, 2006

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Karen (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clink, Clank, Clunk (Hardcover)

The art and words work together in this charming book for young animal and car lovers. We had lots of fun reading and rereading it. Great book! thanks.