The Mixed-Up Truck

Written by Stephen Savage

Cement Mixer mixes up his first day with unexpected results. Can he get it right?

5.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 624 ratings

32 pages· 164 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~260L

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Bookroo's summary

On his first day at the construction site, Cement Mixer is eager to help but keeps mixing up surprises instead of cement. From cakes to frosting, his blunders lead to unexpected chaos. Will he finally get it right, or will his mistakes turn into something sweet? Join Cement Mixer on a whimsical journey of trial and error, where each mix-up brings a new twist and a bubbly conclusion. Can he learn that mistakes might just be the best part of the job?

From the publisher

It’s Cement Mixer’s first day on the job and he doesn’t want to make any mistakes. How can he help the other trucks on the construction site? By mixing some powdery white cement, of course!

He mixes it up, adds a little water, and presto . . . a cake?! He must have mixed flour instead of cement.

Not to worry, he’ll try again . . . and presto! Frosting?! He’ll keep trying until he gets it just right and it’s time for one more mixing: a bubble bath!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 164
Reading age: 2–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~260L

Themes & topics

Books about trucks Books about fixing mistakes Books about cars and trucks Books about transportation Books about lifestyles

What readers & critics say

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“This is a very simple story. Not long, just a few tasks that a cement truck tries to perform. Although he gets mixed up with which white powder to use, he eventually figures out the right one. I think lessons could be learned of giving clear instruction, and also how to handle messing up. Should we try again? Definitely. Not a particularly implied message which makes it even more fun to discover and enjoy. Plenty of humor to keep the kids laughing as well.”

Mom of Boys

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