Story Sprouts · ages 3–4 · read-along · narrated by “One Shot Seany”
Ro finds a muddy little car, washes it shiny red, and names it Red. Then the racing begins — and the whole way through, one little cheer keeps coming back: “It can’t lose!”
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Page 1
This Is Ro
This is Ro. Ro loves things that go fast. Cars, trucks, trains — zoom!
Page 2
Looking for Fast Things
Ro looked for fast things everywhere. Under the bed. Behind the door. What could Ro find today?
Page 3
A Rainy Day
One rainy day, Ro went outside. There, in the mud, sat a little car.
Page 4
Poor Little Car
The little car was dull. The little car was dirty. Poor little car.
Page 5
“I Can Help You”
“I can help you,” said Ro. Ro picked it up. Be careful, Ro!
Page 6
Carrying It Home
Ro carried it home. Hold on, little car. Almost there.
Page 7
Into the Tub
Ro filled the tub. Splish, splash! In went the car.
Page 8
Scrub, Scrub, Scrub!
Ro washed the car. Scrub, scrub, scrub! Bubbles everywhere!
Page 9
The Car Begins to Shine
Off came the mud. Off came the grime. The car began to shine.
Page 10
Soft and Dry
Ro dried the car. Rub, rub, rub! Soft and dry.
Page 11
Bright, Shiny Red!
Now the car was RED. Bright, shiny red! Look how it gleams!
Page 12
Meet Red
“I will call you Red,” said Ro. Red looked brand-new. Red was happy.
Page 13
Ready to Race
Red was ready to race. Ro was ready too. Ready, Red? Ready!
Page 14
Red vs. the Blue Car
Ready… set… GO! Red raced a blue car. Zoom! Red won. “It can’t lose!”
Page 15
Up the Big Hill
Red raced up a big hill. Go, Red, go! Up and over the top. Red won. “It can’t lose!”
Page 16
Racing in the Rain
Red raced in the rain. Splash, splash, splash! Through every puddle. Red won. “It can’t lose!”
Page 17
Around the Loop
Red raced around a loop. Zoom, zoom, zoom! Upside down and back! Red won. “It can’t lose!”
Page 18
Racing at Night
Red raced at night. The stars came out. Twinkle, twinkle, ZOOM! Red won. “It can’t lose!”
Page 19
Everyone Is Talking
Soon everyone began to talk. “That little car is fast!” “That little car can fly!”
Page 20
The Big Race
Then came the BIG race. So many big, fast cars. Little Red looked so small. Could Red win?
Page 21
And They’re Off!
Ready… set… GO! Off they all went! Faster, faster, faster!
Page 22
Oh No, Red!
Bump! Red hit a rock. Red wobbled. Red fell behind. Oh no, Red!
Page 23
Go, Red, GO!
Ro called out loud. “Go, Red, GO!” Red took a big breath. And Red ZOOMED!
Page 24
Red Wins the Big Race!
Red zoomed past one car. Red zoomed past them all! Red crossed the line first. Red won the BIG race! “It can’t lose!”
Page 25
My Red Hot Racecar
Ro hugged little Red. “You are my Red Hot Racecar,” said Ro. The End.
The Refrain
“It can’t lose!”
🔍 Word Search
Find the racecar words from the story — three levels to choose from!
🃏 Memory Match
Flip cards to match each word with its clue!
🔤 Word Unscramble
Tap the letters to spell each story word!
🧠 Story Quiz
How well do you remember Ro and Red?
📋 Story Sequencing
Put the race-day events in the right order!
✏️ Fill in the Blank
Can you finish the refrain? “It can’t ___!”
🎵 Rhyme Time
Tap all the words that rhyme!
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