The No. 1 Car Spotter: questions to ask and activities to try
No. 1 is the best car spotter in his village, and great at solving problems. The No. 1 Car Spotter is a funny chapter book set in West Africa.
What age is it for? The No. 1 Car Spotter is best for ages 6–9. Good for: A boy who spots cars and solves problems.
The No. 1 Car Spotter (Atinuke and Warwick Johnson Cadwell)
- Age
- 6-9
- Best for
- A boy who spots cars and solves problems
Read a story at a time. Talk about how No. 1 uses what he knows to help others.
What it helps with
- Problem solving
- Village and family life
- Community
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why is he called No. 1?”
- “What does he love?”
- “What broke?”
- “What was his idea?”
- “How did the village help?”
- “What problem could you solve?”
5-minute activities to try together
Car spotting
Count and name cars on a walk.
Fix it idea
Draw an idea to fix a problem at home.
Free printables: The No. 1 Car Spotter worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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