I'm Dirty!

By Jim McMullan (Illustrator)

Part of the McMullan Picture series

A backhoe loader cleans up a messy lot and removes a stubborn stump.

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40 pages· 228 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Backhoe Loader, the construction vehicle with a love for noise and dirt. With clanks and rattles, he tackles every messy job with glee. But what happens when the dirt piles up? Dive into a world where being dirty is the best part of the day. Will Backhoe Loader's enthusiasm for chaos lead to unexpected challenges, or is it all just part of the fun? Discover the joy of a job well done, even if it means getting a little muddy along the way.

From the publisher

Now a streaming animated series!This construction vehicle with an attitude loves every second of his dirty job!For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I’m Bad! and I Stink!Clank! Rattle! Bang!Who’s making all that noise?Backhoe Loader, reporting for duty.

Awards

Odyssey Honor (2009)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 228
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~140L

Themes & topics

Books about transportation Books about construction Books about cleaning Books about imagination and play Books about lifestyles

What readers & critics say

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4.5

“I personally don't love the rough, tough, and dirty voice of the vehicles, but I do think that it appeals to kids. One of those books that's more appealing to kids than parents.”

Mr. Staccato

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