Little Blue Truck

What do our readers think of Little Blue Truck? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the cheerful rhymes, colourful animals and chances to make the truck and farmyard sounds themselves. They especially like joining in with the repeated phrases and seeing the small blue truck help solve a big problem.

What does the Pageticker team say about Little Blue Truck?

Little Blue Truck is a cheerful, bouncy read-aloud with plenty of beeps, baas and muddy mayhem. Alice Schertle makes kindness and teamwork feel fun rather than preachy, while the friendly farm animals give children lots to spot and join in with. Best suited to younger picture-book listeners who enjoy repetition, vehicle sounds and a hero who proves that being small does not mean being powerless.

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What is Little Blue Truck about?

Beep! Beep! Meet Blue, the cheerful little pick-up truck who always has time for his animal friends. When a big dump truck gets stuck in the mud, Blue tries to help but ends up stuck too. Together, with the help of their farmyard pals, they learn the importance of kindness and teamwork. This delightful rhyming tale is filled with fun vehicle and animal sounds, making it a joy to read aloud.

About the author

Alice Schertle is a much-loved author and poet from America, best known for writing the popular ‘Little Blue Truck’ books. Her stories are full of friendly animals, fun rhymes, and exciting adventures. Alice Schertle’s books are enjoyed by children all over the world, making reading a joyful journey for everyone.

Discussion ideas around Little Blue Truck

Being Kind: How does Blue show kindness to the other vehicles and animals, and what might kindness look like in your own day?

Big and Small: Why might the big dump truck think it does not need help? What does Blue show about the things small friends can do?

Working Together: How do the farmyard friends help solve the muddy problem, and why is teamwork useful?

Sounds and Feelings: Which animal or vehicle sound best matches the mood of the story, and how would you make that sound?