Have fun with "voices" in the story.  In "And the Cars Go..." many distinct "voices" are included such as an proper Engish woman, a "cool" teenager, and excited children.  Reading each of these "parts" in different "voices" allows children to follow the story and recognize which characters are speaking, plus it's just plain fun for the listener (as well as the reader!).

Other activity stories like Hungry Bunny​:

New learning is built on prior knowledge.  Before reading a new book to your child, ask questions to assess their understanding of key concepts.  For example, in Crafty Llama, after introducing the title, discuss what it means to be crafty. Generate examples of crafty activities.  This way, the children have an idea of what is to come before the story starts.  

Having a special crafty area dedicated to your child's supplies can be as easy as setting up a rolling cart like the one below. For more ideas, search Pinterest for "craft organization for kids". 

Check for comprehension by asking questions about what your child sees and hears in the story.  Asking the questions in the same tone as you are reading makes this less like a lesson, and just plain fun!  An example is: "Oh, my!  What is going on here?" "Does that cow look happy?" If your child's answer makes sense, even it if is a different interpretation than yours, accept it and move on.  If you are unsure, ask follow up questions like, "Why do you think he looks happy?" You just might end up seeing something you missed.  Resist the urge to correct the answer unless it is clearly wrong and then only do so playfully, like "Hmmmm...that's an interesting way to look at it.  I thought he looked sad because he has tears in his eyes."