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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2004 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Farmer Dale's Red Pickup Truck
By Lisa Wheeler, Ivan Bates (Illustrator)
A farmer's truck breaks down, stranding bossy animals. Can teamwork save the day?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 286 ratings
40 pages· 594 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Farmer Dale's journey to town takes an unexpected turn when his truck, loaded with hay and bossy barnyard hitchhikers, breaks down. Stranded and frustrated, these unlikely companions must set aside their differences and work together to get the old red rig moving again. Will teamwork save the day, or will their stubbornness leave them stuck? This lively tale of cooperation and camaraderie promises a bumpy ride full of surprises and laughter, perfect for family read-alouds.
From the publisher
Farmer Dale is hauling a load of hay into town when, one by one, he meets some bossy barnyard animals looking for a lift. The kindly farmer lets them all squeeze in, but then his trusty truck breaks down and everyone is stranded. That is, until they get over their differences and pull together to get that old red rig moooooving again. Full of raucous, rhythmic language, this exuberant story is certain to become a read-aloud favorite with families and children everywhere.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 594
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~361L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 78753
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2004
- First published
- January 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Harcourt Children's Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780152023195
- LCCN
- 2003004987
- OCLC
- 816567484
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