Old MacDonald Had a Truck

Written by Steve Goetz · Illustrated by Eda Kaban

This classic sing-along gets a fun update with a construction theme.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 989 ratings

44 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD630L

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Bookroo's summary

Old MacDonald's farm isn't just about animals anymore. With a truck, excavator, and bulldozer, this lively twist on a classic song invites kids to sing along with a DIG DIG here and a SCOOP SCOOP there. As machines take center stage, colorful illustrations and playful lyrics promise endless fun. What surprises await on this bustling farm? Perfect for young readers and family story time, this tale revs up the imagination and challenges traditional roles with a delightful twist.

From the publisher

Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a…TRUCK?! With a DIG DIG here and a SCOOP SCOOP there, this classic folk song just got revved up! Beloved machines—the excavator, dump truck, bulldozer, and more—will have the vehicle-obsessed of all ages reading and singing along.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 44
Words: 327
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD630L

Themes & topics

Books about construction Books about construction vehicles Books about Old MacDonald Books about farms Books about vehicles

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.4

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6.0

“This is a book I enjoy reading over and over again. It's a fun twist to the nursery rhyme that discusses the heavy machinery trucks that Old MacDonald has on his farm and the work they're doing to prepare for Mrs. MacDonald's upcoming leap! The illustrations are cute, but it's really the clever details in the story that makes this book enjoyable.”

Mr. Staccato

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5.5

“Super cute and original take on the classic Old MacDonald, jam packed with awesome trucks and other construction vehicles! Super fun to sing or just read out loud and adorable illustrations. I particularly enjoyed when the E-I-E-I-O transitioned throughout the book to different sounds and actions associated with each new truck (E-I-E-I-mow!) and the big reveal at the end of what Old MacDonald and all his helpers created.”

Marmee

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5.0

“The illustrations in this fun Old MacDonald book are so much fun! I love that this book puts a twist on the song we're all familiar with in a unique way. You'll get to sing about all of the vehicles on the farm. One of the best things about this song is that it's so easy for little ones to sing along with it!”

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