How to Walk a Dump Truck

By Peter Pearson, Mircea Catusanu (Illustrator)

Adopt a dump truck and discover the hilarity and responsibility of this unique pet adventure.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 182 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ever thought of adopting a dump truck? Dive into a whimsical world where a dump truck becomes the ultimate pet. Learn the ropes of truck care, from choosing the right leash to fueling up. This delightful tale blends humor with practical tips, ensuring your new metallic friend is both a joy and a challenge. Will you master the art of truck companionship? Perfect for young readers who love vehicles and pets, this story promises laughter and learning in equal measure. Discover if your dump truck can truly become your forever friend.

From the publisher

“Plenty of visual comedy [and] the central dump truck is cute to boot.” –BCCB”A story that is sometimes hilarious and always absurd. A treat for vehicle-loving kids.” –Booklist”An engaging combination of the serious and the silly.” –Publishers WeeklyFrom the creators of the absurdly funny picture book How to Eat an Airplane comes a new spin on adopting a pet…truck.This vehicular spin on pet adoption features an unlikely pet: a dump truck. Kids will not only laugh, but learn. Just like a new pet, a new dump truck is a heap of responsibility, but it’s also loads of fun. Just remember: If you take care of it well, your dump truck will be your forever friend.Includes tips on: selecting the perfect leash at the hardware store; whether to feed your truck diesel or regular; cleaning up your truck’s messes at the dump; socializing with other trucks, and much more.Peter Pearson and Mircea Catusanu’s follow-up to How to Eat an Airplane is clever fun for pet lovers and truck aficionados–whether their pet (or truck) barks, meows, or honks.

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