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Little Blue Truck
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Meet Blue, the friendliest little pick-up truck on the road. With lots of vehicle noises and animal sounds, this rollicking rhyming text is all about helping others and mucking in together!
This hit US best-seller about a friendly little truck is sure to have everyone honking, baaing and beeping along...
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Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle is a charming tale of friendship, teamwork, and the joys of helping others. As Blue, a small but cheerful blue truck, leisurely drives through the countryside, he greets all his farmyard friends along the way. Blue's journey is abruptly interrupted when a big, important dumper truck speeds by, full of pride and hurry.
In its rush, the large dumper truck takes a sharp turn too quickly, skidding off the road and becoming helplessly stuck in the mud. Showing kindness and a willingness to help, Blue attempts to pull the dumper truck free, only to find himself stuck as well. The situation seems dire, but Blue's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. He has a whole host of farmyard friends who are more than willing to lend a hand.
Little Blue Truck beautifully illustrates how teamwork and compassion can overcome difficult situations. The story’s engaging rhythm and lively illustrations by Jill McElmurry captivate young readers, making them feel a part of Blue's adventure.
This heartwarming book not only entertains but also imparts valuable lessons about empathy, cooperation, and perseverance. Perfect for reading aloud, Little Blue Truck is sure to become a beloved favourite among children and parents alike.
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Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle is praised for its delightful illustrations and engaging story that teaches children about friendship and kindness. Reviewers appreciate the rhythmic text and the fun, interactive elements that make it a favourite among young readers and parents alike.
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ISBN: 9780857637345
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Format: Board book
Date Published: 03 March 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jill McElmurry
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 170.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Alice is a poet and the author of the bestselling Little Blue Truck. She has written more than 40 books, mostly for children. A mother and former elementary school teacher, Alice is a graduate of the University of Southern California. Many of her most famous works are poetic in nature, though she writes about a wide variety of topics.
Jill was born in Los Angeles, California into a family of artists and musician. She studied art at SUNY Purchase and School of Visual Arts in New York. Before fulfilling her lifelong dream of creating picture books, Jill illustrated magazines, book covers, posters and design projects in the United States and Germany. She's had several pieces shown at the NY Society of Illustrators. When she's not working on books, she's painting the New Mexico landscape or enjoying herself with her partner and their dogs on Higglety Pigglety Farm in Albuquerque.
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