Synopses & Reviews
Dig up rock and dig up clay! Dig up dirt and dig all day! Mr. Rally and his faithful dog, Lightning, have a busy day ahead of them, but they don't mind. What could be more fun than using a big yellow backhoe to build a pool at the school and a drain for the rain? Follow Mr. Rally through his day as he travels around town, counting from one to five in an irresistible refrain.and#160; Marc Rosenthal's colorful, nostalgic illustrations add a bold dimension to the lively text by theand#160;husband-and-wife team of Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha. Dig on, Mr. Rally! Dig on, Lightning!
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and#8220;Uncluttered art, catchy refrain, and focus on heavy machinery make it a natural for storytimes.and#8221;and#8212;School Library Journal
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and#8220;Full of action and rhythm, this winning picture book, by a husband-and-wife team, will delight preschoolers who dream of their own big-engine, dirt-digging adventures.and#8221;and#8212;Booklist
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Can Red Truck make it up the hill?
Red Truck can!
Red Truck will!
ZOOOM!
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The perfect board book for toddlers who love trucks!
Can Red Truck make it up the hill?
Red Truck can! Red Truck will!
ZOOOOM!
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Hop in and go for an adventurousand#160;ride with Pug and his friend in their big red truck.and#160;This sturdy board book is perfect for the littlest truck fans!
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Pug and his friend travel far and wide. They deliver goods in their big red truck. They see all sorts of things on the road that catch Pugand#8217;s attention, but he loves seeing other trucks most of all!
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Follow Mr. Rally and his trusty sidekick as they dig all day in this read-along adventure! As he gets ready to dig, Mr. Rally counts his five different jobs for the day, and little ones can count with him while he makes his way across town.
About the Author
Like many kids raised in the 70's, Mark was influenced at an early age by Star Wars and comic books. Unlike many kids, he grew up just a few miles from the Vegas strip, its neon and glitz looming over the city. He graduated with honors from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and currently lives and works in the Los Angeles area with his wife, artist Esther Pearl Watson, their daughter Lili and Mr. Pickles, a lovely French Bulldog.