Little Blue Truck and Racer Red
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2025 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Little Blue Truck and Racer Red

Written by Alice Schertle · Illustrated by Jill McElmurry and John Joseph

Book #14 in the Little Blue Truck series

A speedy red car challenges a trusty blue truck to a thrilling race.

4.3 Goodreads · 387 ratings
32 pages· 429 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~220L
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Little Blue Truck and Toad enjoy a leisurely drive when Racer Red, a sleek speedster, zooms by. Intrigued by her need for speed, Blue accepts her challenge to race. As they rev their engines, Blue learns that the thrill of the race isn't just about winning. Will Blue's steady pace outshine Red's speed, or will the joy of the journey prove more rewarding? Beep! Beep! Zooooom! Dive into this delightful tale of friendship and fun on the open road.

From the publisher

The #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck meets a zippy red race car with a need for speed.Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by–then whizzes back to stop and say hi. Sleek and low, Racer Red is made for speed and loves to go fast! When she challenges Blue to a race, Blue knows that win or lose, it’s fun to try! Beep! Beep! Zooooom!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
429
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~220L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about transportationBooks about farm animalsBooks about cars and trucksBooks about farm life and ranch life
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
555899
Publication
Published
March 25, 2025
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063387843

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