Big Truck Little Island

Written and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

A stuck truck halts island traffic. Can kids find a clever way through?

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32 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~550L

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Bookroo's summary

On a small island, a massive truck blocks the road, leaving residents stranded. Meg needs to reach her swim meet, and Barry can't miss ballet. With traffic at a standstill, the kids hatch a creative plan: swap cars to get everyone moving. Inspired by a real event, this tale of resourcefulness and community spirit unfolds with playful rhymes and charming illustrations. Will their ingenious idea work, or will the island remain at a standstill? Discover how a little creativity can solve big problems in this delightful story.

From the publisher

That big truck is stuck! How will the island residents get where they’re going? A tale of community and ingenuity from the celebrated Chris Van Dusen, inspired by a true story. When a big truck and its big load get stuck on a narrow road, traffic on the little island comes to a halt. Some cars need to go south and some have to travel north. How will Meg get to her swim meet? What about Barry’s ballet class? Luckily, the kids come up with an ingenious solution: why not just swap cars? Inspired by an incident that happened on Vinalhaven, Maine, Chris Van Dusen tells a fun tale of resourcefulness and community through clever, rhyming wordplay and whimsical illustrations, sprinkled with plenty of cars and trucks for transportation-loving readers.

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