The Happy Man and His Dump Truck
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1949 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Happy Man and His Dump Truck

Written by Miryam · Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

Farm animals embark on a joyful dump truck adventure.

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24 pages· 385 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Join a cheerful driver as he takes farm animals on an unexpected joy ride in his dump truck. This delightful journey promises laughter and surprises, capturing the whimsy of a classic tale.

From the publisher

Fans of trucks and farm animals will love this classic Little Golden Book, from the same illustrator as Scuffy the Tugboat and Tootle. A happy man thrills a group of farm animals when he takes them for a joy ride in his dump truck. This book is a true classic, originally published in 1950 and illustrated by the beloved Tibor Gergely.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Words
385
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~329L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about friendshipBooks about transportationBooks about trucksBooks about farm animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41904
Publication
Published
January 11, 2005
First published
January 1, 1949
Publisher
Golden Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375832079

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