'Little Blue Truck' tells the heartwarming story of a friendly little blue truck who befriends various animals on his journey through the countryside. When a big dump truck gets stuck in the mud, the little blue truck and his animal friends come together to help, teaching valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and the importance of helping others. is written in a rhyming style, incorporating onomatopoeia and repetitive sounds that make it engaging and fun for young readers.

In 'Little Blue Truck', readers follow the adventures of the little blue truck as he demonstrates that size doesn't matter when it comes to helping others. The story emphasizes themes of friendship, cooperation, and the idea that being kind and helpful can lead to positive outcomes. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic poetry, the book conveys a powerful message about the value of friendship and the rewards of lending a helping hand.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is rhythmic and engaging, incorporating rhyme and repetition to enhance the reading experience for children.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a friendly blue truck making animal friends, encountering a rude dump truck that gets stuck, and highlighting the value of friendship and teamwork in overcoming obstacles.

Setting:

The setting is a vibrant countryside, enhanced by colorful illustrations that depict a realistic environment.

Pacing:

Pacing is steady and engaging, allowing young readers to follow along without feeling rushed.

Genres:

children's literature

fantasy

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Notes:

The book features a friendly little blue truck that greets farm animals along the way.

A big dump truck speeds past and is rude to the little blue truck, showing the importance of kindness.

When the dump truck gets stuck in the mud, no one helps him because of his rudeness.

The little blue truck gets stuck while trying to help the dump truck, illustrating the theme of friendship.

All the animals the little blue truck had previously greeted come to help when he is in trouble.

The story teaches children about helping others and the value of friendship.

The book uses a fun rhyming scheme and onomatopoeia to engage young readers.

The illustrations are done in bright colors, making it visually appealing to children.

It's a great tool for early readers, teaching them about animal sounds and cooperation.

The book is appropriate for ages 3 to 7 and works well in classroom discussions about friendship.

From The Publisher:

Beep! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick up-that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road.

Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.

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About the Author:

Alice Schertle is a poet and author of many well-loved books for children, including the beloved, #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck series,Very Hairy Bear, Button Up!, and All You Need for a Snowman. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.

Jill McElmurry was the illustrator of many picture books, including her own Mad About Plaid, When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt and the best-selling Little Blue Truck series, written by Alice Schertle. She happily divided her time between the wide landscape of New Mexico and a green island in Minnesota. Jill passed away in August 2017.

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Little Blue Truck

Jill McElmurry, Alice Schertle