\n A friendship tale with solid messaging and plenty of fun sounds to share.\n <\/p>\n
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In this latest in the series, Little Blue Truck, driven by pal Toad, is challenged to a countryside race by Racer Red, a sleek, low-slung vehicle.<\/p>\n
Blue agrees, and the race is on. Although the two start off \u201chood to hood \/ and wheel to wheel,\u201d they switch positions often as they speed their way over dusty country roads. Blue\u2019s farm friends follow along to share in the excitement and shout out encouragement; adult readers will have fun voicing the various animal sounds. Short rhyming verses on each page and several strategic page turns add drama to the narrative, but soft, mottled effects in the otherwise colorful illustrations keep the competition from becoming too intense. Racer Red crosses the finish line first, but Blue is a gracious loser, happy to have worked hard. That\u2019s a new concept for Racer Red, who\u2019s laser-focused on victory but takes Blue\u2019s words (\u201cwin or lose, it\u2019s fun to try!\u201d) to heart\u2014a revelation that may lead to worthwhile storytime discussions. When Blue\u2019s farm animal friends hop into the truck for the ride home, Racer Red tags along and learns a second lesson, one about speed. \u201cFast is fun, \/ and slow is too, \/ as long as you\u2019re \/ with friends.\u201d<\/p>\n
A friendship tale with solid messaging and plenty of fun sounds to share.<\/p>\n
(Picture book. 4-7)<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n\n
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Pub Date:<\/b> March 25, 2025<\/p>\n
ISBN:<\/b> 9780063387843<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Page Count:<\/b> 32<\/p>\n
Publisher:<\/b> Clarion\/HarperCollins<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Review Posted Online:<\/b> Jan. 18, 2025<\/p>\n
Kirkus Reviews Issue:<\/b> Feb. 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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