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Orange Excavator

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In Orange Excavator by Kersten Hamilton, children are introduced to a vibrant construction world where an enthusiastic orange excavator and its construction crew work together to complete various projects. This charming book brings the bustling energy of construction sites to life, inviting young readers to explore teamwork and the joy of machinery in action. Its rhythmic text and colourful illustrations appeal to youngsters fascinated by big machines.
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This book may appeal to you if you love endearing children's stories featuring playful adventures and vibrant illustrations. It's perfect for young readers captivated by construction vehicles and tales of teamwork and creativity.

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Orange Excavator

During clean-up day in Tumberton, an orange excavator helps out where he can, making sure the town is in tip-top shape by the end of the day.

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From the creators of Red Truck, Yellow Copter, Blue Boat, and Green Tractor comes a delightful new story about an orange excavator who saves the town of Tumberton again and again!

It's clean-up day in Tumberton and there's lots of hard work to be done. Orange excavator will need to gobble up all the trash in sight, help fix the broken water line, and dig a hole to plant a tree, all before the day is done!

Kersten Hamilton and Valeria Patrone are back to add a new colour and friendly helper vehicle to their beloved book series.

Series: Red Truck and Friends

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Young fans of construction vehicles will likely enjoy the lively journey with the bright-orange excavator as it navigates a typical workday. The book is noted for its appeal to children through playful language, particularly the captivating word "excavator".

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593202401

Publisher: Penguin USA

Format: Board book

Date Published: 23 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Valeria Petrone

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 337g

Pages: 30

About the Author

Kersten Hamilton is the author of over twenty-five books. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visit her at kerstenhamilton.com. Valeria Petrone has worked as an illustrator for publishers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and her native Italy, where she now lives. Visit her at valeriapetrone.com.

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