Mitchell's License

Hallie Durand

Candlewick Press, 2011 - Juvenile Fiction - 40 pages

Hop in for a hilarious, heartwarming ride with four-year-old Mitchell, a kid with a need for speed, a lead foot, and a very special license to drive.

Mitchell was four years, one month, and five days old when he got his license. He may need a little boost getting into the driver's seat, but once he's behind the wheel, his car sure goes fast! Left turn, right turn, slow down for speed bumps - Mitchell is a pro. And he loves the way that horn sounds! There's just one problem: Mitchell and his car have a slight disagreement about what type of fuel should go into the tank. . . . With warmth and sly wit, Hallie Durand follows a young child obsessed with all things automobile, while Tony Fucile's comical illustrations convey the well-tuned bond between an obliging father and a high-octane child.

What people are saying

Review: Mitchell's License

User Review  - Angie - Goodreads

Fun story about a dad putting his son to bed. The dad is the car and the son drives him all over the house filling him up and getting him ready for bed. 2012 Building Block nominee.

Review: Mitchell's License

User Review  - Kristi - Goodreads

Love this book! Great story about a rambunctious three year old who hates going to bed...until dad lets him "drive" to bed. My kindergarteners love this book because they can totally connect to Mitchell!

About the author

Hallie Durand is the author of Dessert First and Just Desserts, both illustrated by Christine Davenier. She lives in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Tony Fucile is the author-illustrator of Let’s Do Nothing!, a School
Library Journal Best Book of the Year, as well as the illustrator of Bink & Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee. He has spent more than twenty years designing and animating characters for numerous feature films, including The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Mitchell's License
• Author: Hallie Durand
• Illustrated by: Tony Fucile
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2011
• ISBN: 076364496X, 9780763644963
• Length: 40 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams; Juvenile Fiction / Family / Parents; Juvenile Fiction / Imagination & Play; Juvenile Fiction / Transportation / Cars & Trucks