Get To Work, Trucks!

by Don Carter

Join eight hardworking machines for a day at the building site. Don Carter combines the irresistible lure of heavy machinery with simple learning concepts and bright dimensional art -- as vivid and appealing as the toys in the toy box.

Genres: Picture Books, Construction, Trucks, Transport, Storytime, Childrens

24 pages, Hardcover

First published September 5, 2003

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Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm getting picky about construction truck books because I've read A LOT of them with my son. This one got several repeat reads and th little turtle that keeps appearing is a big hit. The story is nothing "wow" but the illustrations are rather engaging; my husband pointed out that it looks like they were done with cake frosting ;-)

[Ebookwormy1 · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations in this book are unique and captivating - it's kind of a wet paint type look. The subject matter is simple and there is a funny turtle that appears in each drawing that my son, who really enjoyed it, likes to locate.

The story is basic to non-existent, and not really remarkable at all, so I won't remark on it! :)

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations almost look like claymation. Easy book to read. Not too complicated.

[Blair · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the little turtle that shows up in the book and the colorful construction truck illustrations.

[Athena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book reminds me of the Bossy Little Boy who is my friend because this book says STOP! and GO! and GET TO WORK! like the Bossy Little Boy.

"They stop because the turtle is on the road and not want to hurt his turtle."

[Christine Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shows a typical day for a group of working trucks: a loader, a dump truck, a digger, a bulldozer, a cement mixer, a tow truck, a crane, and a roller. www.hcpl.net

[Keila · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of my son's favorites

[Wildflower · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art is pretty neat. That is all that I like about the book. My 2 year old daughter loves the book. I don't know why she likes it so much, but for whatever reason, she really enjoys it.

[Tamara the Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic book with bold illustrations-- 1st grade level about what trucks do all day-- deals with #s, color, opposites

[Laila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kids loved it with that sneaky little turtle watching them work!

[Penelope · Rating 4 out of 5]

it is about various types of trucks, of course it was a hit with the child. :-)

[The Book Box]

Mama's read this to me a few nights now - it's short and sweet but I love trucks!

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Looks like plasticine illustrations. Good for story time.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mixer! Mixer! (Sam's favorite truck is the cement mixer. He likes this book.)