The
Monarch
Award:
Illinois'
K-3
Children's Choice Award
2008
Master List
Sponsored by
the
Illinois
School Library Media Association
2008 Nominee: If I Built a CarJack describes the kind of car he would build, one with amazing accessories and with the capability of traveling on land, in the air, and on and under the sea.
Author/Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen
Book
Activities
- Discussion questions: Which feature of the car is
your favorite? What would you add to the car?
- Language arts:
- Writing: Write a story about a week with no cars.
- Math: Explore the cost of a new car, used car, wages,
salaries.
- Science: Study simple machines involved in cars, such as
the wheel.
- Social Studies: Research the history of the automobile.
- Drama:
- Cooking/Food: What five foods would you most like to have
in your car?
- Art: Draw blue prints for your "dream" car. (endpapers)
- Music:
- Movement:
Related Books
Tooth-Gnasher Superflash by Daniel Pinkwater
Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Down to the Sea with Mr. McGee by Chris Van Dusen
A Camping Spree with Mr. McGee by Chris Van Dusen
Websites
websites 3-5
2008 Nominee Resources