The Little French Sports Car – Shiela Murphy

This little French sports car has a fun story to tell. She’s traveled from France to the U.S.A.; from the east coast to the west coast; and back again. Her story will introduce you to all of the people that have owned and loved her for over 40 years. Join her as she shares her history with you in this engaging book written in rhyme.

Ages: 4-10, Grade: 1-3

Available on Amazon or Barnesandnoble.com

Reviews

“I like the expressive illustrations.”

– Parker H. (4th grader)

“Is this book awesome?  Oui, oui!”

– Silvan S. (4th grader)

“Good book and the pictures are beautiful.”

– Harlow A. (4th grader)

“I like the part when he has a family and everything he needs.”

– Camila (2nd grader)

“It is the best book in the world because I like cars!”

– Zaiden (2nd grader)

“My class enjoyed listening to this book. They liked how the car
made its way back to Connecticut to be with Mark. They really liked
the illustrations.”

– Kaitlin E., kindergarten teacher

About the Author

Sheila Murphy Adams is an elementary school teacher and children’s book author. She receives both inspiration and encouragement from her students.  She actually published her first book because her students told her they loved it. She had written a picture book memoir as a lesson about the genre of memoir. Her students thought it was good enough to be published, so she asked her father to illustrate the book for her, which began a wonderful partnership in which she wrote and he illustrated seven books in seven years.  Sheila lives in North Stonington, Connecticut with her husband, Mark.

Other books by Shiela Murphy Adams:

  • Louie Digs Up a Surprise
  • Beads, Bands & a Brass Ring 
  • The Coolest Kids in School
  • Ollie the Otter
  • Fidget McGidget
  • The Last Firefly
  • Puffy No-Nose

About the Illustrator

Niamh McKeown is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer for the National Broadcaster of Ireland. She also works as a freelancer specializing in character design, product design and most recently exploring the world of children’s picture books. Her inspiration stems from a world full of texture and color- crisp white sandy beaches to smooth glassy skyscrapers. She continues to experiment with various color palettes and discovering new exciting adventures through the pages of picture books.