Bulldozer Goes to School

By Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Bulldozer and Friends series

A nervous Bulldozer faces unexpected challenges on his first school day.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 24 ratings

128 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Bulldozer dreads his first day at a new school, fearing he won't fit in. Despite his friend Millie's reassurances, things go awry in the classroom. Just when Bulldozer thinks the day can't get worse, an unexpected event turns everything around. Will Bulldozer find his place and make the day special for everyone? Discover how a challenging start leads to surprising rewards in this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage.

From the publisher

Bulldozer overcomes his anxieties before the first day of school in this second installment of the Bulldozer and Friends series, by the award-winning team who created The Masterpiece Adventure chapter book series. Bulldozer is nervous about his new school year and worried he won’t fit in. His friend Millie tries to reassure him, but Bulldozer isn’t convinced…especially when he gets to his classroom and things start going wrong. But just when he’s sure his day couldn’t get worse, something amazing happens! The first day of school proves to be special for everyone, all because of Bulldozer. Perfect for kids learning how to read on their own, the second book in this endearing series follows Bulldozer through the challenges and rewards of going to school. Praise for Bulldozer’s Big Rescue: ★ “Broach and Murphy rev up for a promising new series…. An enthralling tale about doing the heavy lifting of making friends.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “This sweetly simple story addresses sometimes-challenging issues surrounding meeting new people with a light and understanding touch, and expressive drawings with muted orange accents bring Bulldozer and his world to life.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

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