Beep! Beep! Beep! If you’re like me, that’s what you’ll be saying after you read my Little Blue Truck.
I liked the rhyme and the fast-paced story. Mom liked the strong plot and that I wanted to read it again. We thought it would make a great first pick since I still really like it and now have more of the Little Blue Truck books.
Little Blue Truck is about a small truck named Blue. He’s nice and has lots of friends, which comes in handy when he finds himself in trouble while driving out in the country. A yellow Dump Truck is in a hurry and being very rude. He’s also not paying attention and ends up turning the wheel too fast and getting stuck in the muck. When the Dump Truck yells for help the animals ignore him. When Blue hears this, he quickly tries to help but since he isn’t big enough and gets stuck in the muck too.
I’m stuck, I’m stuck, cries Blue. When the friends hear that Blue needs help, they stop what they’re doing, leap over fences, and come running as fast as they can to help their good friend. It’s a fun story about being nice and working together. I love looking at the illustrations, especially the funny expressions the animals make. Blue and Toad are my favorites. I also like that the animals and vehicles talk to each other. The rhyming text and personalities of the characters make me want to hear more. Afterward, mom bought me Little Blue Truck Springtime which has flaps that I get to lift. I also have Little Blue Truck’s Christmas — that book has a very special surprise at the end.
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I think you will like Little Blue Truck. Would you please let me know what you think when you read it? Also, if there’s another book you love, would you please let me know that too? I’ll ask mom to get it. Here’s where to find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RosieLikesIt
Make sure to check out these Little Blue Truck free printables. They’re all inspired by Blue and his friends!
LITTLE BLUE TRUCK ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL:
Horse Coloring Sheet – Color a horse on a sunny day
Trace the letter B — like blue or book
Dot to Dot Cow – Go dot-to-dot and draw a line from one number to the next to draw a friendly cow
MAKE A TOAD! Follow the steps in this easy DIY craft video to make your very own toad from an empty toilet paper roll, and a few other supplies you probably already have around your home.
MAKE A LITTLE BLUE TRUCK SENSORY BIN! ‘Read’ the instructions to make this cool sensory bin and relive the Little Blue Truck with your very own “mud” and determination.
TAKE A ‘ROAD TRIP’: If you want to take Little Blue Truck’s Road Trip Challenge (without leaving home) visit the publisher’s website for a full month of Blue-inspired fun!
LITTLE BLUE TRUCK DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
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What was your favorite part of the Little Blue Truck book? Why?
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Do you have a favorite animal in the story? Which one and why is it your favorite?
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Why do you think the animals ignored the Dump Truck?
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How did Blue’s friends get the trucks out of the muck?
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Do you think Blue should have helped the Dump Truck? Why or why not?
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What decision do you think you would have made?
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What parts of The Little Blue Truck could be true?
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Anything you want to ask me?
USEFUL INFO FOR GROWN UPS:
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Book: Little Blue Truck
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Written by Alice Schertle
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Illustrated by Jill McElmurry
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Age Range: 0-3
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Board Book: 30 pages
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Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers; Board Book Edition (July 7, 2015)
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ISBN-13: 978-0544568037
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