The Digger and the Dark

From popular author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler comes the perfect bedtime book for fans of big trucks. The ideal next book for readers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train . After a long day''s work, Digger and the other big trucks are ready to tuck themselves into bed. They wash, they brush, and they sing a goodnight song. But before they can fall asleep, two mischievous raccoons appear. And they are not tired--at all. Surely, just a few more minutes of playtime won''t hurt...will it?

About the author

Joseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of the Digger series, Beyond the Pond, Rulers of the Playground, Pillow Places, and Bigger Than a Bumblebee and the illustrator of Night Is for Darkness by Jonathan Stutzman. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at josephkuefler.com.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph Kuefler
• Assisted by: Joseph Kuefler (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 27.05.2026
• EAN: 9780063487369
• ISBN: 978-0-06-348736-9
• No. of pages: 42
• Series: The Digger Series
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men, JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Bedtime & Dreams, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION: Imagination & Play, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Peer Pressure, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Environment, JUVENILE FICTION: Health & Daily Living / Daily Activities, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Nocturnal, Picture storybooks: bedtime stories, sleep and dreams, JUVENILE FICTION: Transportation / Cars, Trucks & Buses