Race Car Drivers and What They Do

Liesbet Slegers (1975, Belgium) studied Graphics and Illustrations at the Saint-Lucas institute of Antwerp. She works as a fulltime graphic designer and illustrator. With her simple, recognizable style and vivid colours she knows how to attract the attention of every toddler. In her many books, Slegers frequently focuses on “the first experience of a toddler,” a time she characterized as “exciting but also very scary! I try to help them with my books,” she added, “and also try to give the parents or teacher some assistance!”

“This delightful little book will surely be a hit with younger kids. With simple terms and language the author describes what it takes to be a successful Formula 1 race car driver, a race that is very well-known all around the world. The author describes how a driver prepares for a race with the proper fireproof gear to wear (even his underwear), how he painstakingly studies the circuit and finally she describes the big race day itself. Slegers depicts an exciting event drawing crowds in the thousands that ends up with the winner of the race receiving a well-earned huge trophy and joining in on a happy celebration party that rewards all his team's efforts and very hard work. Well done everyone! Kids will learn new vocabulary from the more advanced words introduced to the reader which is always a good thing. The technicalities of a race that the author has included will draw kids into the story and the fun, child-like illustrations that are vibrantly coloured and full of action drive her message home. What is that message? It is that being a race car driver is challenging and very hard work. The euphoric feeling that successful drivers experience as the black and white checkered flag waves in the breeze pumps them up to do it all over again in the next up-coming race. Race on….” - Storywraps“Liesbet Slegers has done it again…. Racing, cars, fun illustrations! The book is all about racing, mostly about Formula One. I don’t really have much with the Formula One, or at least the races (too boring + too much noise, even on tv), I just love the cars and love seeing new cars pop up in the world with each new race. Plus I love finding out more about how the races work, and what is happening during a race. Most of the things in this book weren’t new to me, though I did learn that the drivers have a straw inside of their helmet to allow them to drink! I like how the book was at first a bit of a manual on what Formula One is, but then moves on to training, exercises, various days of the Formula One. Like on day 2 there is a time trial. The next day is the race. The text is all easy and well-written. I am sure kids will love this book. Not only does it have fun information about races/Formula One, but it also has cute illustrations that show various things from races/Formula One! I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. If you like Formula One/racing be sure to check this one out.” - Twirling Book PrincessPRAISE FOR LIESBETH SLEGERS' PILOTS AND WHAT THEY DO:"This book does a great job of teaching your toddler what a pilot does. You will have opportunity to interact with your child as well as some elements mentioned in the book will need to be explained further. It also encourages children to imagine what they might want to be when they grow up. This book also features lovely, colorful artwork that is great for toddlers." - First Time Parent Magazine"A great book for a toddler that is interested in planes or about to go on their first flight." - Taryn Villareall, The Overly Attached Reader“5 out of 5 stars.”- Christina Mapes, Easily Entertained"This book does a great job of teaching your toddler what a pilot does. You will have opportunity to interact with your child as well as some elements mentioned in the book will need to be explained further. It also encourages children to imagine what they might want to be when they grow up. This book also features lovely, colorful artwork that is great for toddlers.”  - Jill Kelsey, First Time Parent magazine“A great book to buy for your child before a trip, With all of the questions that little ones have, this book would be perfect. With its bright colors and great information, it is a win win for both parents and their children.” - Aimee Stauffer, Book It Forward blog“A fantastic little book. The images are bright and colourful, its easy to follow and I can see it becoming a very firm favourite and definitely one to get and keep on our shelf.” - Donna Maguire, Donna’s Book Blog“A very good non fiction picture book for little kids on a …source of fascination for kids.” - Sandra Lema, Reviews in Chalk blog