“Little Blue is a brave, helpful, and hopeful character young readers will root for. Adults will feel a rush of nostalgia and delight in sharing this story with children as the animated vehicles and animals in innocent, colorful countryside scenes evoke wholesome character traits and values of growth, grit, and self-acceptance.... A terrific choice for the preschool crowd.
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“McElmurry’s richly rendered scenes and the animals’ elegant costumes conjure up a sense of nostalgia that befits Little Blue Truck’s own vintage looks.
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“A charming tale of an endearing little truck on a mission. Perfect for story times.
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“It's a satisfying blend of huddling together in a crisis, soothing fears, and calming down–great as a read-aloud and a bedtime book.
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“The angry traffic standoffs and the small truck’s triumph will be welcome fuel for many preschoolers’ imaginative play.
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