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Overview

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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All the animals happily greet Little Blue Truck as it amiably trundles over hill and dale: "Toad said, 'Croak!'/ and winked an eye/ when Little Blue Truck/ went rolling by." No wonder, then, that the obnoxious Dump Truck gets a cold shoulder when it goes too fast ("I haven't got time to pass the day/ with every duck along the way!") and gets stuck in the rural muck. But when the selfless Little Blue Truck gets mired while trying to help, all the animals rally 'round and teach Dump Truck about neighborliness (the particularly buff Toad implicitly offers a subsidiary lesson on the value of working out). Schertle's (All You Need for a Beach) rhyming stanzas are succinct, and she gives readers plenty of opportunities to chime in with animal and vehicle noises; colored, standout fonts highlight these sounds for extra effect. McElmurry's (Mad About Plaid) gouaches recall the heyday of Golden Books in their combination of vividness, naïveté and sweetness, and her rich palette achieves verisimilitude that is no less satisfying for being nostalgic. Ages 3—7. (May)

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Get the poetic motor humming with Little Blue Truck. With a cheery "beep," a pint-sized pick-up greets animal buddies along a country road, who "croak," "baa," "moo," and "oink" in return. Only an obnoxious dump truck, with a loud "honk," disrupts the peaceful journey. But when the dump truck's "big important wheels" get stuck in the mud, the small truck and the country critters rescue and teach it a valuable lesson: "a lot depends on a helping hand from a few good friends!" The playful language by Alice Schertle and vibrant gouache paintings by Jill McElmurry will enliven any preschooler's journey with books, both literal and metaphorical. Reviewer: Mary Quattlebaum
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Little Blue Truck greets all of the farmyard animals with a friendly "Beep!" as he rolls along enjoying the fine autumn morning. The animals respond with croaks, baas, moos, oinks, clucks, and neighs. All is peaceful until it starts to rain and a dump truck comes rushing past issuing a warning "Honk!" The arrogant truck rounds a curve too quickly, slides off the road, and gets stuck. Of course, Little Blue Truck tries to come to the rescue, but he is not strong enough to move the big truck by himself. Eventually all of the animals respond and the muscular green toad adds just enough oomph to free the dump truck. The large truck gratefully acknowledges the value of helpful friends. The animals jump into the Little Blue Truck as he continues his journey. The rhyming text features a variety of font sizes and colors to distinguish the noises made by the various animals. Somewhat reminiscent of The Little Engine That Could, the trucks are personified, moving, and speaking on their own. No drivers or humans are present. Colorful illustrations presenting the amiable animals and the distinctive trucks cover the two-page spreads. A fun read aloud with an obvious message. Now available in a board book format. Reviewer: Phyllis Kennemer, Ph.D.
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PreS- Folksy rhyming stanzas introduce readers to Blue, the eponymous pickup truck, and the barnyard critters he greets as he navigates the country roads near his farmhouse. The first half of the book is an enchanting, toddler-entrancing symphony of animal noises and beeps. The cheerful text mimics the bouncing of the truck, and the warm folk-art illustrations call to mind the paintings of Grandma Moses. Then it begins to rain, and a mean, self-important dump truck enters the story. When the Dump gets mired in the mud and honks for help, he gets no response: "nobody heard/(or nobody cared)." Then Blue drives into the puddle to assist, but also gets stuck. When Blue cries for help, the animals rush to the rescue. From this, the dump truck learns that "a lot depends/on a helping hand/from a few good friends." While the message might be a little heavy-handed, this is still a fun, rollicking story that should find a place in most collections.-Rachael Vilmar, Eastern Shore Regional Library, Salisbury, MD

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Plucky animals rescue stuck truck. As the bright blue truck with headlights like eyes rattles down the country road, all the animals greet it. A big yellow dump truck comes zooming by; after passing Blue, Dump gets stuck in a patch of mud. Blue tries to help, but he gets stuck as well. Lickety split, the cow, the horse, the sheep, the chicken-all the farm animals-pitch in to free the two vehicles. They can't quite budge the trucks until the big green toad (pictured knee-deep in mud in a muscleman pose) joins the team. Out pop the trucks. Dump learns a valuable lesson-"a lot depends on a helping hand from a few good friends"-and Blue gives the animals a lift back to the farm. Schertle's rhythmic text-accented on the page by judiciously applied colored inks-fairly chants itself. McElmurry's vibrant illustrations, in gouache on watercolor paper, recall Cooney and Burton in palette, line and design. This crisp rendition of a familiar scenario is sure to become a storytime favorite. (Picture book. 3-6)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780152056612
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Publication date: 5/1/2008
  • Pages: 32
  • Sales rank: 23,692
  • Age range: 3 - 5 Years
  • Lexile: AD580L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 10.07 (w) x 8.33 (h) x 0.34 (d)

Meet the Author

ALICE SCHERTLE has written many well-loved books for children, including Little Blue Truck and Little Blue Truck Leads the Way . She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.

Jill McElmurry is the illustrator of many popular picture books, some of which she also wrote. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. www.jillmcelmurry.com

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  • Posted May 25, 2012

    My son who is 4 has had this book for over 2 years and still enj

    My son who is 4 has had this book for over 2 years and still enjoys the book. We have read it so much that he has it memorized. He can now "read" the book to all by himself!

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  • Posted May 24, 2012

    My grandson loves this book and asks for it all of the time. We

    My grandson loves this book and asks for it all of the time. We enjoy making the animal noises together.

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  • Posted May 24, 2012

    Highly recommend

    A fun book to read. My daughter smiles at the sounds (4 months old). I am so happy I bought it.

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  • Posted May 10, 2012

    We bought this book because we got in as a special on here when

    We bought this book because we got in as a special on here when you bought 2 others and I am so glad we did! It's a fantastic book! I love the rhyming and my 20 month old son loves the animal sounds and beeps! This is a must have for toddlers!!

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  • Posted May 8, 2012

    First time through this book, our 2 1/2 year old was engaged wit

    First time through this book, our 2 1/2 year old was engaged with the story & he usually can't sit still. Being a truck lover, he was very concerned for the big dump truck and said "Look out big truck" when we first came to the page where the dump truck gets stuck. Now, being a fan of this little book, when our boy is stuck, he says "I'm stuck...Beep Beep Beep". This little book has already made some great memories!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2012

    Highly Recommend - Son's new favorite!

    We got this book for my son when he was about 18 months old... It has become a bedtime (and any time) story staple sense! Reading flows well, and the images are interesting (lots of animals and trucks) that you can visit with your kid about as well. This book really helped my son associate noises with specific animals -- and trucks of course!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 30, 2012

    good young child's book

    I guess you don't know that my order for this book was not fulfilled and won't be. Even though I know it is in your stores, I was told it could not be gotten on line and told to purchase it at a store. I would, but am partially blind and am dependent on transportation. The nearest store is 35 miles away. I became a member so I could have books shipped. I'll have to order this item elsewhere.

    0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 8, 2012

    Highly Recommended

    This book teaches caring and sharing..my Grandson Cooper loved it!

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  • Posted January 30, 2012

    Nephew Adores!

    My truck obsessed nephew loves this book. My sister apparently gets a kick out of it as well. Great for a preschooler!

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  • Posted January 19, 2012

    highly recommend

    Our 1 year old grandson loves this book. Everynight he wants someone to read it to him.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 19, 2012

    Highly Recommended

    My 2 year old LOVES this book!

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  • Posted January 18, 2012

    Great kids book!

    I have this for my 1 1/2yr old. Its her favorite book. I always have to read it more than once to her. She loves when its when I read with sound effects. I would recommend this book to everyone with a toddler

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 11, 2012

    Good book!

    I got this book for my, almost, 4 year old grandson, and he does not live close by,
    but, my daughter tells me he wants to hear it every night, and sometimes asks to have
    it read, more than once. It seems like a good book for a child that loves moving vehicles
    and animals. I think it teaches cooperation. Good message.

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  • Posted December 29, 2011

    Highly recommend!

    I bought this book for my son's boys ages 4,5,6,and 7 for Christmas. They 3 oldest boys have all read it to each other and it was a hit with Mom and Dad also so I one happy Grandma.

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  • Posted December 28, 2011

    My son's favorite!

    This is our favorite book. My son wants to hear it over and over, and it is an exceptionally fun read. I now buy it as a gift for our friends. Such a fun book!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 28, 2011

    Highly Recommended! Its been our favorite book for several months!

    My eighteen month old daughter's favorite book...and we love it as well! She asks for "beep-beep-beep" every night! Really an adorable story!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 6, 2011

    Great sounds - my 1 year old loves it

    Great sing-song story with lots of Beep! Beep! Beeps! and animal sounds. Best of all it has a great message of helping others. We read this every day.

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  • Posted April 8, 2010

    A fun book to read to my Grandson

    A good storyline and lots of fun sounds to make. I'm not sure who enjoys this book more, me or my grandson! He wants to hear it over and over before bedtime. Love it.

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  • Posted February 21, 2010

    Yes, Yes, Yes!

    There is so much that is great about this children's book - its cover catches eyes, the characters are friendly and appealing, the story is good, and the sound effects created when reading it makes it fun! My audience children are 9 months and 4 years, yet they both love having it read to them!

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  • Posted December 6, 2008

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    Wonderful read aloud for kids

    This is one of my son's favorite books. He asks for it every night. The pictures are wonderful and it has wonderful sound words and a repetitive storyline that helps pre-readers "read" on their own. My 5 year old daughter finds it fun as well and has it almost memorized so she can "read" it.

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