Age: Preschool

Although Hot Rod Hamster doesn't have much character other than being furry and super enthusiastic, Lord finely executes this high-appeal picture book for the preschool age. Hot Rod Hamster visits the fair with his friends, enjoying his surroundings for half the book then subbing for a Monster Truck driver who broke his glasses. Lord provides a rhyming narration coupled with dialogue speech bubbles that gives this simple picture book an enjoyable read.