Trucker and Train

By Hannah Stark, Bob Kolar (Illustrator)

A big rig learns the power of kindness when a broken signal challenges his strength.

3.5/5 Goodreads · 19 ratings

30 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Trucker, a mighty big rig, rules the road with his size and horn, but envies the admiration Train receives. When a broken railroad signal threatens chaos, Trucker must decide if he can use his strength for good. Will he embrace kindness and earn the respect he craves, or will his rivalry with Train lead to disaster? Discover how friendship can transform even the toughest vehicles in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Kindness and friendship triumph over bullying in this action-packed, gently abridged board book 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? This gently abridged board book is perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Loren Long’s Otis stories, Trucker and Train is a classic in the making.

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