Big Truck Little Island
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Big Truck Little Island

Written & 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
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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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
448
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~549L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about transportationBooks about trucksBooks about vehiclesBooks about islands
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
515414
Publication
Published
May 3, 2022
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536203936

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