Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend

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

Book #12 in the Little Blue Truck series

A group of farm animals meet a new neighbor and learn to be friendly and welcoming.

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40 pages· 489 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD460L
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Bookroo's summary

On the farm, a new arrival has everyone buzzing with curiosity. Will the newcomer neigh, oink, or perhaps swim or fly? As the animals grapple with their nerves, Little Blue Truck knows just how to make everyone feel at home. With a friendly 'Beep!' and a warm welcome, Blue shows that kindness can turn strangers into friends. What surprises will this new friend bring, and how will the farm animals react? Discover the joy of new beginnings and the power of a simple gesture in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Welcome a new friend to the farm with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck!Beep! Beep! Have you heard the news? There is someone new on the farm!All the animals are nervous and excited about meeting a new friend–what will he be like? Does he neigh like a horse or oink like a pig? Does he have fur or feathers? Does he swim? Does he fly? Making new friends can be scary at first but being kind and helping others feel welcome is always the right move.Luckily, Blue knows just the thing to help his friends, old and new, feel at home! Little Blue’s Beep! was loud and clear: We are very glad you’re here!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
489
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD460L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780358722823

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