Lights Out, Let’s Go Racing

A bright, playful first racing story for little fans.

Race weekend is here, and the whole track is coming to life.

Inspired by the colorful, globe-trotting world of Grand Prix-style racing, Lights Out, Let's Go Racing invites babies, toddlers, and preschoolers on a joyful journey through a day at the track.

Through playful rhyme and bold, expressive illustrations, little readers experience the sights, sounds, movement, and anticipation of race weekend. Cars roll out, teams prepare, crowds gather, flags wave, and everyone joins in the excitement.

From the first preparations to the final celebration, every page offers something new to notice and enjoy. There is always something happening at the track, creating a lively, playful world children will want to explore again and again.

For parents, grandparents, and racing fans, this is a beautiful way to share the joy of the sport with a new generation. For little readers who love to look, listen, and cheer, it is a race-day story to enjoy together.

Catherine Rose is a community-builder and creative based in Washington, D.C. With a background in philosophy, design, and fine arts, she believes stories can bring people together.

Lights Out, Let’s Go Racing grew from early mornings spent watching races with her son and her hope to welcome a new generation of young readers into the racing community.

When she is not writing or creating, Catherine is often exploring somewhere new and planning her next adventure, on or off the track.