Three Grumpy Trucks

Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired, and hot, and hungry. They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?

About the author

Todd Tarpley is the author of Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!, My Grandma's a Ninja, Ten Tiny Toes, and How About a Kiss for Me? He lives in New York City, and he invites you to visit him online at toddtarpley.com.

Guy Parker-Rees has illustrated numerous books for children, including the bestselling sensation Giraffes Can't Dance. He lives in Brighton, England, and he invites you to visit him online at guyparkerrees.com.

Summary

Trucks need a time-out in this board book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and Ten Tiny Toes) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can't Dance).

Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired . . . and hot . . . and hungry . . . . They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?

Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown will keep them giggling!

Product details

• Authors: Todd Tarpley, Tarpley Todd
• Assisted by: Guy Parker-Rees (Illustration), Parker-Rees Guy (Illustration)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: up to age 3
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.10.2021
• EAN: 9780316702850
• ISBN: 978-0-316-70285-0
• No. of pages: 26
• Dimensions: 176 mm x 176 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 254 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Toys, Dolls & Puppets, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Manners & Etiquette, Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories, Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Toys