The hero of this high-octane tale sports a toothy grin, a sassy attitude, and a "specialized, maximized, giant-sized loader bucket." Readers will easily forgive Backhoe Loader's boastful ways as they accompany him on rounds of hauling items like "cat-clawed couches" and mucking about in the mud. When he uproots a tree stump, he makes guttural sound effects children will love to echo: "Ugh! Arrrrrrrgh! Tim-berrrrrrrrr! So long, Stumpster!" From the pair that created I Stink!, this is another raucously fun heavy-equipment story brought to life with vibrant illustrations. (Ages 4 to 6)
Child magazine's Best Children's Book Awards 2006
It’s summertime, the season for beaches, ice cream, and…construction! While commuting parents might not be thrilled with the annual appearance of diggers, pavers, and cranes on the streets, if you’re four, life is good. When you’re finally off the road and your kids want you to carry on the magic of construction during story time, […]
Mud, dirt, sand, slop—if it’s gross, your kids are likely to dive headfirst into it. Embrace your little dirt devils by reading them one of these funny, filthy picture books all about getting dirty. We’ve got a slop-loving pig, a girl who keeps getting ambushed by a mud puddle, a bath-hating pup, a groovy kitty […]