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Little Blue Truck's Christmas

Name: Little Blue Truck's Christmas
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

Written by Alice Schertle & illustrated by Jill McElmurry

Published by HMH Books for Young Readers

Prices as of Dec 5

Retail
$14.99
Bookshop
$12.74

used $2.55

Amazon

$8.56

Publication Date
Sep 23, 2014
Pages
24

What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree from one to five and back again? Don’t forget to save one for Blue! Beep! Beep! With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue’s new adventure is full of holiday warmth. Sturdy cardstock pages, a compact and child-friendly text, and flashing colored Christmas lights on the final page come together in a novelty gift book that’s sure to be the favorite treat of the season.

What Kind of Book is Little Blue Truck's Christmas

Reviews

B is for Bookworm

5.25

This Christmas-themed book is perfect for Little Blue Truck lovers. It promotes counting, sharing, and Christmas cheer! I especially love the illustrations in this book, and the twinkling lights on the last Christmas tree are a lovely touch.

The Book Snob Mom

4.75

Fans of Little Blue Truck will enjoy this simple counting book full of Christmas trees and a little holiday cheer. Doesn't helping others make it easier to enjoy what we have? The sparkling lights caught me a little by surprise, but it was a fun addition.

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The Creatives Behind the Book

Author

Alice Schertle

Alice Schertle is a poet and the author of many well-loved books for children, including the beloved, best-selling Little Blue Truck series, Very Hairy Bear, Button Up!, and All You Need for a Snowman. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.

Illustrator

Jill McElmurry

Jill McElmurry was the illustrator of many picture books, including her own Mad About Plaid, When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt and the best-selling Little Blue Truck series, written by Alice Schertle. She happily divided her time between the wide landscape of New Mexico and a green island in Minnesota. Jill passed away in August 2017.