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Eco: The Little Electric Taxi
For fans of Little Blue Truck and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site comes an adorable electric taxi cab who saves the day in this sweet picture book—with an eco-friendly twist!
Eco, the little electric taxi, and his driver, Charlie, work day and night—helping people get where they need to go. On the way to a school drop-off, Eco and Charlie find themselves stuck in a huge traffic jam—there are ducks stranded in the middle of the road! Will Eco be able to help lead them to safety?
With themes of environmental conscientiousness, rhyming text, and delightful art, Eco is perfect for Earth Day celebrations, or as a gift to any car-loving kid looking for a new read-aloud!
Eco, the little electric taxi, and his driver, Charlie, work day and night—helping people get where they need to go. On the way to a school drop-off, Eco and Charlie find themselves stuck in a huge traffic jam—there are ducks stranded in the middle of the road! Will Eco be able to help lead them to safety?
With themes of environmental conscientiousness, rhyming text, and delightful art, Eco is perfect for Earth Day celebrations, or as a gift to any car-loving kid looking for a new read-aloud!
32 pages, Hardcover
Published March 3, 2026
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March 5, 2026See my full review here: https://yabookscentral.com/eco-the-li...
ECO: THE LITTLE ELECTRIC TAXI is a cute, rhyming picture book that is sure to delight young vehicle lovers. Eco is an electric taxi, who is very quiet and good for the environment. When a passenger misses the school bus and needs to get to school, Eco is there to help! However, on the way, they run into a traffic jam due to a duck family stuck in the road. Although the cars are loud and scary, Eco is very quiet and able to help get the ducks across the road safely.
What I loved: This is a really cute story that young readers can really enjoy. They will understand wanting to help the ducks and the coolness of this particular taxi. The book addresses some of the benefits of electric vehicles in reducing noise and exhaust pollution in cities with a backmatter author's note giving additional context and information.
The illustrations are absolutely adorable throughout. They have a cartoonish and colorful look that will charm young readers, and the eyes/look of the taxi make it very cute. The text is lightly rhyming which also works well, with plenty of car sounds to be said aloud throughout.
What left me wanting more: As a small thing, the text does not always have a great rhythm, particularly around the sounds, so some of the rhymes seem to get a little lost. It is sometimes tough to tell exactly which order the text should be read in, as some of the sound words appear in the middle of the page instead of with the remaining text.
Final verdict: ECO: THE LITTLE ELECTRIC TAXI is a cute picture book about environmentalism, helping others, and city life that is perfect for young vehicle lovers!
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
ECO: THE LITTLE ELECTRIC TAXI is a cute, rhyming picture book that is sure to delight young vehicle lovers. Eco is an electric taxi, who is very quiet and good for the environment. When a passenger misses the school bus and needs to get to school, Eco is there to help! However, on the way, they run into a traffic jam due to a duck family stuck in the road. Although the cars are loud and scary, Eco is very quiet and able to help get the ducks across the road safely.
What I loved: This is a really cute story that young readers can really enjoy. They will understand wanting to help the ducks and the coolness of this particular taxi. The book addresses some of the benefits of electric vehicles in reducing noise and exhaust pollution in cities with a backmatter author's note giving additional context and information.
The illustrations are absolutely adorable throughout. They have a cartoonish and colorful look that will charm young readers, and the eyes/look of the taxi make it very cute. The text is lightly rhyming which also works well, with plenty of car sounds to be said aloud throughout.
What left me wanting more: As a small thing, the text does not always have a great rhythm, particularly around the sounds, so some of the rhymes seem to get a little lost. It is sometimes tough to tell exactly which order the text should be read in, as some of the sound words appear in the middle of the page instead of with the remaining text.
Final verdict: ECO: THE LITTLE ELECTRIC TAXI is a cute picture book about environmentalism, helping others, and city life that is perfect for young vehicle lovers!
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
March 4, 2026
This adorable picture book is a perfect choice for young readers to begin learning about protecting the environment from noise and air pollution produced by traffic on our roads. The included Author's Note provides information that teachers can use to expand a curriculum in learning about our environment.
Eco and his driver Charlie work all day. They are very helpful in getting people to their desired destinations. They work in a city that has problems with heavy traffic and they do their best to help with the pollution problem. They encounter a mother duck and her babies one day and the ducks need help in crossing the road. The ducks are afraid of all of the noise that the heavy traffic is producing and Eco with his driver Charlie come to the rescue.
This charming story may remind readers of the classic story Make Way for Ducklings. The illustrations are colorful and engaging. The text is written in rhymes for language development.
Eco: The Little Electric Taxi is recommended for ages 4-7. It was published by Penguin Workshop, a division of Penguin/Random House. It has an ISBN of 978-0-593-88696-0.
Eco and his driver Charlie work all day. They are very helpful in getting people to their desired destinations. They work in a city that has problems with heavy traffic and they do their best to help with the pollution problem. They encounter a mother duck and her babies one day and the ducks need help in crossing the road. The ducks are afraid of all of the noise that the heavy traffic is producing and Eco with his driver Charlie come to the rescue.
This charming story may remind readers of the classic story Make Way for Ducklings. The illustrations are colorful and engaging. The text is written in rhymes for language development.
Eco: The Little Electric Taxi is recommended for ages 4-7. It was published by Penguin Workshop, a division of Penguin/Random House. It has an ISBN of 978-0-593-88696-0.
April 22, 2026
This charming picture book introduces young readers to Eco, a little electric taxi with a big heart, while weaving in themes of noise and air pollution. The story is simple and sweet, making it especially accessible for younger children.
The illustrations are so much fun, they are bright, detailed, and full of personality. Kids will likely be drawn to the expressive scenes and especially the adorable ducks. The sound effects sprinkled throughout make it engaging and interactive, encouraging children to join in as they listen or follow along with loud HONK!s or little beeps.
The conflict is resolved quickly and gently, which makes this a great choice for a calming bedtime read. Overall, it’s a cute, eco-conscious story that combines an important message with warmth and playfulness, perfect for Earth Day and little ones who love vehicles, animals, and stories with a happy ending.
The illustrations are so much fun, they are bright, detailed, and full of personality. Kids will likely be drawn to the expressive scenes and especially the adorable ducks. The sound effects sprinkled throughout make it engaging and interactive, encouraging children to join in as they listen or follow along with loud HONK!s or little beeps.
The conflict is resolved quickly and gently, which makes this a great choice for a calming bedtime read. Overall, it’s a cute, eco-conscious story that combines an important message with warmth and playfulness, perfect for Earth Day and little ones who love vehicles, animals, and stories with a happy ending.
November 5, 2025
This is an absolutely adorable book about an electric taxi, perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Make Way for Ducklings. Little readers will love seeing Eco in action during the day and snoozing/charging at night. I really liked how the story shows that EVs like Eco cut down on both air pollution and noise pollution. Fun, zippy text along with cute, bright illustrations make this one a must-have!
November 25, 2025
This book is sure to be a favorite pick for story time! The rhyming structure is catchy and entertaining... and super easy for kids to engage! The gentle illustrations invite the reader to explore this charming, but sometimes LOUD city! We are introduced to Eco, the helpful taxicab, and its driver Charlie, as they drive around trying to assess tricky situations to help those in need! A great book for introducing kids to the eco-topics of air and noise pollution...which can spark some necessary conversations! An informative Author's Note can be found in the backmatter as well!
November 6, 2025
Eco: The Little Electric Taxi, written by Deb Adamson, is a vibrant and fun read! Readers will fall in love with the charming yellow taxi that zips from page to page. Deb's playful rhyme, paired with the bright illustrations, make this book a playful read and perfect opportunity to explore enviornmental themes in an age-appropriate way. A great pick for young readers who love vehicles and helping others! You won't regret adding this title to your shelf!
November 10, 2025
Eco:The Little Electric Taxi by Deb Adamson and Patrick Corrigan is such a cute and delightful book! It's written in sweet verse and tells the story of Eco, the electric taxi, and the driver, Charlie, who help solve a really sweet traffic dilemma. The book shows us how electric vehicles can not only reduce air pollution, but noise pollution too. Wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated! A wonderful addition to your bookshelf!
November 11, 2025
Here’s the cutest new vehicle book for every car-loving child! Eco, the little electric taxi, and his driver, Charlie, are sure to delight kids as they help people in the big city get to wherever they need to go. Until…a loud traffic jam stops Eco. A mama duck and her ducklings are scared of the traffic nose and won’t cross the street…until Eco rolls in. Rhythmically written and wonderfully illustrated. A great addition to your vehicle-lover’s bookshelf.
November 7, 2025
A charming book fur the vehicle crowd in delightful verse and with a lovely eco friendly slant! Eco is not only causing less air pollution but also less noise pollution, which plays into the surprising and adorable ending to the story. Great back matter on noise pollution included too. Highly recommend for any vehicle lover!
November 13, 2025
Who can resist Eco, a cute, bright yellow eco-friendly taxi? Written in rhyme, children will enjoy following Eco as he charges at a station, drives through the streets without emitting pollution in the air, and solves a traffic problem. An author's note at the end supplements learning about how we can fight climate change and create an eco-friendlier environment. Go, Eco!
November 14, 2025
Eco, the little electric taxi, paves the way for a quiet and cleaner ride! This story will have you cheering on Eco and its global message about noise pollution and climate change. Beep, Beep! This book needs to be read!
November 30, 2025
The perfect read for your vehicle loving little ones. Beautiful rhymes paired with gorgeous illustrations make this a great read aloud. I love how you get to follow Eco through his day and see what makes an electric vehicle different.
March 19, 2026
What a fun way to learn about how electric cars work -- kids will also learn about the benefits of reducing climate noise. The illustrations are colorful and inviting. Adorable Eco the car is full of lively expression on each spread too.
November 17, 2025
Charming little story about an electric taxi and the big city air and noise pollution. The illustrations are as sweet as the story!
December 9, 2025
Eco, the cutest little electric taxi will hook readers at the start! The story is a great introduction to noise pollution and electric vehicles with a quack-tastic surprise at the end!
March 9, 2026
ECO: THE LITTLE ELECTRIC TAXI by Deb Adamson is an absolute delight—BEEP! BEEP! Young readers will love following Eco, the cheerful yellow electric taxi, as he zips and zooms around town, all while helping reduce noise and air pollution. Eco even saves the day when a traffic jam leaves a family of nervous ducklings stranded. With a gentle hero’s spirit, Eco comes to the rescue!
Patrick Corrigan’s vibrant, detailed illustrations bring every scene to life, making each page a joy to explore. Charming from start to finish, this book is a must‑have for every shelf.
Patrick Corrigan’s vibrant, detailed illustrations bring every scene to life, making each page a joy to explore. Charming from start to finish, this book is a must‑have for every shelf.
March 5, 2026
Eco is a little electric car on a mission to make the world a cleaner, quieter and safer place. Beautiful illustration and a sweet story :)
March 13, 2026
A cheerful rhyming day in the life of an electric taxi with a twist that’s just ducky!
March 4, 2026
Adamson's rhymes are always charming, and this is no exception. This eco-friendly twist on Make Way for Ducklings is a sweet tale updated for today's kids. For anyone who owns an electric vehicle, or those who dream of it, this is sure to delight the young car lover in your midst!
March 3, 2026
This is so darn cute! Kids will learn about noise pollution and eco-friendly cars (especially taxis!) AND cheer as a little duck family crosses the street. A fun and educational read.
Thanks to the author for the eARC!
Thanks to the author for the eARC!
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