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Alex Goes to School

by Douglas F D Rumney; Illustrated by Dave Ball

24 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated children's book, full-color; catalogue #07-0909; ISBN 1-4251-2668-5; US$12.59, C$12.59, EUR8.60, £6.50

Alex The Car dreams of being a racing car. First though Alex must learn to drive at school. Join Alex on that first big day. Come on. Let's motor!

About the Book

Alex Goes To School is the first book in the "Alex The Car" series. It is the newest car in a family of cars and lives with parents Max and Conney on a modern estate. Alex dreams of becoming a racing car but must learn to drive properly first. Today is the first day of school and Alex is anxious and does not want to go. See how Max and Conney comfort Alex and join them all on that very special first day. The colourful illustrations accompanying the text have been created by Dave Ball and include many humorous details to delight both children and adults. Hidden in these cartoons are clues to a classic movie. You may have a job deciding which one it is!

About the Author

Douglas F D Rumney was born in the Peak District in the 1960's. He studied electronic engineering at Imperial College, London before starting a career as a pilot. His love of cars began at an early age when he received numerous mechanical toys as presents from his parents. This progressed to him owning and restoring a number of classic and vintage cars. He now shares his passion with his wife and two daughters.