Staff Pick
Little Blue and his friends take shelter from the storm, in the barn where it's nice and warm. When the storm has finally passed, it's time to go to bed at last. Both of my kids had so much fun saying good night to everyone. So cute, with lots of fun rhymes. It's a great story for bedtime. Recommended By Rose H., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
The #1 New York Times Bestseller
Beep! Beep! Beep! It's time for sleep. Say goodnight with Little Blue Truck and friends!
A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It's not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightning sure can be scary, but it's easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it's all aboard for a bedtime ride! Beep! Beep! Shhh . . .
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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." Common Sense Media
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"Little Blue Truck has been chugging along since 2008, but there seems to be plenty of gas left in the tank. A sweet reminder that it's easy to weather a storm with the company and kindness of friends." Kirkus Reviews
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"Great to read on a stormy day. Fans of Little Blue Truck and new readers alike will be charmed by this picture book adventure." School Library Journal
About the Author
Alice Schertle is a poet and author of many well-loved books for children, including the beloved, #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck series, Very Hairy Bear, Button Up!, and All You Need for a Snowman. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.
Jill McElmurry was the illustrator of many picture books, including her own Mad About Plaid, When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt and the best-selling Little Blue Truck series, written by Alice Schertle. She happily divided her time between the wide landscape of New Mexico and a green island in Minnesota. Jill passed away in August 2017.