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Alexander, Lori

Vroom, Baby Driver, Zoom

24 pp. | Charlesbridge | October, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9781623546625 $8.99
(2) K-3 Illustrated by Nancy Goulet. In a rush of simple rhyming text, this fast-paced board book uses a racecar metaphor to take viewers through a day driven by a baby’s needs: “Baby Driver, rise and shine! Gear up at the starting line.” Like any racecar, Baby fuels up, does a few laps (in the living room in a toy car meant to support walking), and has a “blow-out” that requires a (diaper) change. Illustrations pop with bright primary colors, black-and-white check patterns, and thick black outlines to further evoke the racetrack. Baby’s footed pajamas, ruddy cheeks, and puppy sidekick keep the day feeling snuggly in spite of its whirlwind speed. In the end, Baby Driver gets a wash (as do some toy cars and the dog) before making it to the finish line with a final “beep!” The story provides plenty of rhythm and onomatopoeia for sharing and making noise with babies who are speeding through their own daily routines. (See also Floor It by Fine, in this issue.)
Reviewer: Julie Roach | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2025

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