ALA Booklist (Mon Feb 06 00:00:00 CST 2023)

Ten personified race cars line up at the speedway, where it's "RED LIGHT, YELLOW LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT, GO!" Rhymed couplets introduce the cars individually as they take off, passing their competitors or lagging in the rear. And after the race is over, all the cars line up to start again. Full of power and personality, each car has its own color, look, and attitude, created with its eyes (in the windshield area) and mouth (the grill). Referring to the characters as "Race car 1," "Race car 2," and so on adds a counting element, and having those numbers on their sides makes it easier to keep track. On each broad double-page spread, one car is featured, but others can usually be seen in the background, zipping along or spinning around in a cartoon-style collision. Pithy and full of action words, Dotlich's rhymes briefly comment on the cars, while engaging racetrack dramas unfold in Slack's dynamic digital illustrations. Humorous details include duck mechanics fixing a blown engine with a Band-Aid. A fast-paced, fun counting book.

Horn Book (Mon Feb 06 00:00:00 CST 2023)

Race car 1 honks, Look at me! / He zooms in front with the turn of a key.

School Library Journal (Sat Jul 01 00:00:00 CDT 2017)

PreS-KThis board book adaptation of the Wacky Racesesque counting book doesn't disappoint. The horizontal format permits Dotlich and Slack to depict full action scenes that are never overwhelming. Kids will root for their favorite souped-up vehicle and delight at the restart of the race at the end of the book, all while secretly strengthening their one to 10 counting skills.