Three Grumpy Trucks

Written by Todd Tarpley · Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

Toy trucks face a meltdown at the playground. Can they calm down?

3.6 Goodreads · 331 ratings

40 pages· 123 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· 440L

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Bookroo's summary

Three toy trucks embark on a busy day at the playground, filled with digging and building. But as they grow tired, hot, and hungry, their grumpiness leads to a full-blown tantrum. Can anyone soothe their mechanical meltdown? This playful tale captures the essence of managing emotions, with rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations that will have young readers giggling and chanting along. Discover if these trucks can find their way back to fun and laughter, and see if you recognize a bit of yourself in their journey.

From the publisher

Trucks need a time-out in this picture book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and Ten Tiny Toes) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can’t Dance). Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired . . . and hot . . . and hungry . . . . They’re GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down? Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks’ looming meltdown will keep them giggling!

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