Taxi, Go

Patricia Toht, Maria Karipidou (Illustrator)

$17.99

Publication Date: February 13th, 2024

Publisher:

Candlewick

ISBN:

9781536231533

Pages:

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Description

With energy and exuberance, the author of Pick a Pine Tree and the illustrator of Angry Cookie pair up for a bustling day in the life of a big-city taxicab.

Today will be a busy day for Taxi! There are plenty of passengers to pick up, and they all need a ride—to a football game, a play, a business meeting, the airport, and more. Whizzing left, right, and through traffic, Taxi has to STOP for red lights and emergency vehicles. But after every stop, stop, stop, it’s Taxi . . . go, go, GO! Humming with musical rhyme and clever sound play, this vibrant take on a classic read-aloud theme radiates adventure and good fun. Brightly illustrated spreads of a happy urban world teem with details that vehicle-loving tots will pore over as they follow winsome Taxi through the work day and throughout the town until it’s time for bed.

About the Author

Patricia Toht owned a children’s bookshop called Never Never Land before turning a love of books into a love of writing. She is the author of Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin, Pick a Perfect Egg, and Together with You, all illustrated by Jarvis. Patricia Toht lives in Atascadero, CA.

Maria Karipidou is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including Angry Cookie and The Lipstick, both written by Laura Dockrill. She lives in Germany.

Praise for Taxi, Go

Young transportation enthusiasts will enjoy this energetic ride and will slip into sleep when the taxi slows down. . . this bright and breezy selection is sure to be enjoyed, savored, and hailed by the very young. A lively and cheerful day in the life of a taxi.
—Kirkus Reviews

As part of a transportation lesson, story time, or bedtime reading, this rhythmic text with cheerful digital illustrations will inspire children to say, “Taxi, Yes!”. . . The rhythm of the words is reflected in the rolling hills of the road, and the repetition of “Taxi, Go!” will keep the audience in gear.
—Booklist

Digital illustrations capture the energy and movement of city dwellers and the hectic pace of life, while rhyming text that emphasizes alliteration makes for a fun-filled read-aloud. Children will enjoy the many details hiding in the art, which highlights diversity, work, play, and the value of community. Children will reach for this book again and again. Recommended, particularly for the emerging reader shelves.
—School Library Journal

The bold, bright illustrations show Taxi winding through alleys, splashing through rain, and picking up all sorts of people to ‘help them on their way.’
—The Virginian Pilot