Monster Truck

Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter I Can Read series

Little Critter's quest for a toy truck leads to an unexpected monster truck adventure.

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32 pages· 334 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Little Critter dreams of owning a Squisher truck and works hard doing chores to save up. But when the toy store is sold out, his hopes are dashed. To lift his spirits, his dad takes him to Uncle Zeb's Monster Truck Rally, where thrilling stunts and a ride in a real monster truck await. Will this exciting day help Little Critter find a way to get his coveted Squisher truck? Join the adventure and discover if dreams can come true in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

Join Mercer Mayer’s beloved character Little Critter at a Monster Truck Rally in this My First I Can Read book! Perfect for fans of trucks and cars.Little Critter wants a new toy Squisher truck!For two weeks, Little Critter does chores to pay for it–he lets the dog in, takes out the trash, and cleans his room. When he finally has enough money, the toy store is all sold out.To cheer up Little Critter, his dad takes him to his Uncle Zeb’s Monster Truck Rally. From tricks on two wheels to ridding in an actual monster truck, the rally is the best time ever! But will Little Critter ever get his Squisher truck?Young readers will love the fun illustrations in Little Critter: Monster Truck and the simple text will resonate with the littlest of learners.This My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations–which means it’s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.Little Critter: Monster Truck is a good choice for reading together when snuggled up, as well as for shared reading in a classroom, especially with children ages 3 to 5.

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