n this Mrs Armitage picture book, the main character gets a new car which she doesn’t take very good care of. Eventually, with all the damage, the car resembles a motorcycle and Mrs Armitage joins a group of motorcyclists. This would make an excellent read aloud since every time she hits something, great sound effects have been incorporated into the text. Blake adds his unique illustrations enhancing the humour and making Mrs Armitage’s antics seem harmless rather than destructive.