Book Series · 6 Books

Elbow Grease Books

In order from Elbow Grease to Cleanup Crew.

Elbow Grease
Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla
Fast Friends
Teamwork Wins!
Cleanup Crew
Elbow Grease
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Elbow Grease
Sale price
$1697
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

Elbow Grease

By John Cena, Howard McWilliam (Illustrator)

A small truck enters a derby to prove his grit against bigger rivals.

40 pages· 834 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.0/7 Bookroo experts
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Summary: Elbow Grease, a small but determined monster truck, faces the ultimate challenge: the Demolition Derby. Despite being smaller than his brothers, he is set on proving his worth. Can his courage and perseverance outshine raw horsepower? As he revs up for the race, Elbow Grease must navigate obstacles and self-doubt. Will his spirit be enough to triumph in the Grand Prix and earn the respect he craves? This high-octane adventure is a thrilling ride about believing in yourself and never giving up, no matter the odds.
The complete set

Elbow Grease Series

6 books · Published 2018–2022

Elbow Grease

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

A small truck enters a derby to prove his grit against bigger rivals.

Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A small truck faces a monstrous machine with grit and teamwork.

My Monster Truck Family

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

A little truck faces challenges with determination and grit.

Fast Friends
Sale price
$1797

Fast Friends

Picture Book · 2020

A speedy motorcycle challenges monster trucks to overcome jealousy and unite.

Teamwork Wins!

Picture Book · 2021

A little monster truck must help his brother slow down before it's too late.

Cleanup Crew
Sale price
$599

Cleanup Crew

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022

A beach cleanup reveals a bigger mission for a determined monster truck and friends.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Elbow Grease series?

There are 6 books in the Elbow Grease series. It began with Elbow Grease in 2018, and the newest book, Cleanup Crew, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Elbow Grease books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Elbow Grease to life.

01

John Cena

Author
02

Howard McWilliam

Illustrator
03

Dave Aikins

Illustrator

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