Trucker and Train
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Trucker and Train

By Hannah Stark, Bob Kolar (Illustrator)

A big rig faces a choice: continue bullying or embrace kindness when a crisis hits.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 283 ratings
40 pages· 672 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Trucker, a mighty big rig, loves ruling the road until he meets Train, a stronger, kinder vehicle. As Trucker wonders why others admire Train, a broken railroad signal presents a challenge. Can Trucker use his power for good and earn the respect he craves? Discover how kindness can transform even the toughest vehicles in this heartwarming tale of friendship and change.

From the publisher

Kindness and friendship triumph over bullying in this action-packed story that’s perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Loren Long’s Otis stories, and for every vehicle-obsessed little one. Trucker, the big rig, loves to rule the road with his size, strength, and mighty horn. The other vehicles swerve and shake as Trucker blasts past, expecting them to follow along in awe. Then Trucker meets the louder, stronger, and kinder Train. He sees how the other vehicles gleam and swoon when Train is around. And he wonders, Why don’t they ever gleam at me? Trucker just wants Train to go away . . . until a broken railroad crossing signal changes everything. Can Trucker use his size and strength for the good of his fellow vehicles before it’s too late? Perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Loren Long’s Otis stories, Trucker and Train is a classic in the making.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
672
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about heroesBooks about kindnessBooks about transportation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 6, 2019
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544801813

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