Book Series · 6 Books

Elbow Grease Books

In order from Fast Friends to Cleanup Crew.

The Elbow Grease series is a set of 6 picture books by John Cena, published between 2018 and 2022. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 40 pages.

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

First Book in the Series

Fast Friends
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$1797
Book #3 · Picture Book · 2020

Fast Friends

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

40 pages· 1,012 words
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Hardcover
In reading order

Elbow Grease Series

6 books · Published 2018–2022

#3
Fast Friends
#3 in Series
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$1797

Fast Friends

Picture Book · 2020

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

Elbow Grease
Series
Sale price
$1697

Elbow Grease

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

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

Teamwork Wins!
Series
Sale price
$574

Teamwork Wins!

Picture Book · 2021

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

Cleanup Crew
Series
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.

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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 order should you read the Elbow Grease books in?

Start with Fast Friends and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

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 people who bring Elbow Grease to life.

01

John Cena

Author
JC
02

Howard McWilliam

Illustrator
HM
03

Dave Aikins

Illustrator
DA

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