Synopses & Reviews
NYT bestselling AniMotionâ„¢ technique brings Trucks to life as they move across the page.
Everyone knows that little boys + big trucks = a match made in heaven. Who can argue with math like that? And so, in the tradition of the New York Times bestselling Bee &and Me comes another AniMotion adventure, this time in a pint-sized, high-octane package. Trucks has all of the moving-picture action of its bigger cousins, this time with words and pictures specially geared toward all the little truckers out there. From monster trucks romping over hapless cars to fire engines performing daring rescues and dump trucks dropping their loads, preschool readers will be in for the ride of their lives.
Review
STARRED REVIEW
andquot;Interactive and educational, this one is a must for toddlers and preschoolers fascinated by trucks and the people who operate them.andquot;
Review
andquot;Datz includes a solid mix of male and female workers in a variety of skin colors. A last-page twist reminds readers that toy trucks can be just as fun as the real thing.andquot;
Synopsis
NYT bestselling AniMotionâ„¢ technique brings Trucks to life as they move across the page.
Everyone knows that little boys + big trucks = a match made in heaven. Who can argue with math like that? And so, in the tradition of the New York Times bestselling Bee &and Me comes another AniMotion adventure, this time in a pint-sized, high-octane package. Trucks has all of the moving-picture action of its bigger cousins, this time with words and pictures specially geared toward all the little truckers out there. From monster trucks romping over hapless cars to fire engines performing daring rescues and dump trucks dropping their loads, preschool readers will be in for the ride of their lives.
Synopsis
From monster trucks romping over hapless cars to fire engines performing daring rescues and dump trucks dropping their loads, preschool readers will be in for the ride of their lives. AniMotion(TM) makes these trucks come alive.
Synopsis
This nonfiction follow-up to Whose Tools? features six kinds of trucksandmdash;a utility truck, a fire truck, a snowplow, an ambulance, a crane, and a broadcasting truckandmdash;with five different parts of each truck properly labeled. The answer to each inquiring refrain of andldquo;Whose truck is this?andrdquo; is revealed under a gatefold, engaging the reader in an informative guessing game about trucks and their operators. With lyrical (and factual!) text by New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo, and the expertly stylized art of Jim Datz, this sturdily constructed board book is perfect for curious and playful young readers.
About the Author
Toni Buzzeo is the author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book and
New York Times bestseller
One Cool Friend, as well as many other books for children.
A former elementary school librarian and secondary teacher, she now lives with her husband in both Buxton, Maine, and Sarasota, Florida.
Jim Datz is an illustrator and designer known for his screen prints, decorated apparel, and illustrated home goods. He lives in Brooklyn.