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Time for School, Little Blue Truck: A Back to School Book for Kids Hardcover – Picture Book, June 22, 2021

by Alice Schertle (Author), Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)
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Ride along to school with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck and meet Blue's new friend: a bright yellow school bus. Beep-beep!

Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are excited to meet a bright yellow school bus on the road. They see all the little animals lined up in the school bus’s many windows, and Blue wishes he could be a school bus too. What a fun job—but much too big for a little pickup like Blue. Or is it? When somebody misses the bus, it’s up to Blue to get his friend to school on time. Beep! Beep! Vroom!

Also enjoy Blue’s bedtime ride in Good Night, Little Blue Truck and his trip to the city in Little Blue Truck Leads the Way!

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Little Blue Truck
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD460L
  7. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.75 x 10.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  9. Publication date
    June 22, 2021
  10. ISBN-10
    0358412242
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0358412243
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Beep! Beep! Beep! Read all the books featuring Little Blue Truck! Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others. Join Little Blue Truck and Racer Red on an adventure with speed and sportsmanship. Having fun is easy when you’re with friends! Say good night with Little Blue Truck and friends as they prepare for bed. This touch-and-feel board book for Little Blue’s youngest fans features touchable elements for little fingers to explore. Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentine's Day cards to all his farm animal friends. The brightly colored foil accents throughout and a large gatefold at the end make the perfect Valentine’s gift. It's the most wonderful time of the year! Spread cheer with Little Blue Truck as he delivers Christmas trees to his animal friends.

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PreS-Gr 1-Little Blue Truck sees the yellow school bus and wishes that he could drive the farm animals to school. The bus reminds him that although he is a tough little truck and very friendly, he is not built for the job; the bus is long and shiny and has lots of seats and windows. Dejectedly Blue trundles off in the other direction, when he sees Piggy at the side of the road-Piggy has overslept and missed the bus. The determined Little Blue Truck will get Piggy to school on time, and he knows a shortcut through the woods. Young readers will cheer for the eager little truck as he barrels through the forest, going where the big school bus can't venture; through streams and over bumpy terrain and along narrow paths. Preschoolers will have a blast anticipating the sounds of the domesticated animals, "Little goat said, "Maaa!" Little horse said, "Neigh!"" and spotting the shy denizens of the forest. Soft gouache paintings of farmland and woods lend an old-fashioned 1940s feel to the story. (The title page notes that Joseph has illustrated the book in the style of the late Jill McElmurry.) Schertle's rhyming text adds a delightful pacing and rhythm that matches the images; a frog leaping out of the way as Blue splashes through the water. VERDICT A charming tale of an endearing little truck on a mission. Perfect for story times.-Sarah Webb, City and Country Sch. Lib., NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! "Little Blue is a brave, helpful, and hopeful character young readers will root for. Adults will feel a rush of nostalgia and delight in sharing this story with children as the animated vehicles and animals in innocent, colorful countryside scenes evoke wholesome character traits and values of growth, grit, and self-acceptance.... A terrific choice for the preschool crowd."—Kirkus "A charming tale of an endearing little truck on a mission. Perfect for story times."—School Library Journal —

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Kids Edition (June 22, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0358412242
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0358412243
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD460L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.75 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 6,662 ratings

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  1. Jill McElmurry

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    The first books I remember loving are "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson and "Animal Fair" by Alice and Martin Provensen. I also loved "Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson and "What Do You Say, Dear?" by Sesyle Joslin and Maurice Sendak. Later on I loved "Homer Price and the Donut Machine", "Alice in Wonderland", "Grimm's Fairy Tales", and one about bread dough that keeps rising and rising, I wish I could remember the name of it.

    I've lived in big towns and small towns, in mountains and valleys, beside the ocean and across the ocean, and now I live in Taos, New Mexico in a house with big windows that look out on mountains and sagebrush. My husband, our dog, Harry, and I take a lot of long walks in the desert.We spend the Summer in a tiny cabin on a tiny island in a big lake in northern Minnesota. We've named the island Good Dog Island in honor of all the good dogs we've known.

    Find out more at jillmcelmurry.com

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    Alice Schertle has written many well-loved books for children, including Little Blue Truck, Little Blue Truck Leads the Way, and All You Need for a Snowman. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.

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Customers love the Little Blue Truck book series, particularly its fun rhyming stories. The book is especially suitable for preschoolers, with one customer noting it's helpful for children starting kindergarten.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it fun and part of a popular series, with one customer specifically mentioning its helpful theme about friendship.

"...A quick fun little read about spring time. And little blue truck. How can you go wrong?" Read more

"Such a beautiful book with an amazing story! Love the whole Little Blue Truck Collection!" Read more

"...Always a cute story and perfect length for a bedtime read." Read more

"My granddaughter loves the Blue Truck series and the stories are very cute. She can’t get enough of them!..." Read more

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Customers love the Little Blue Truck book series, describing it as an awesome addition to the collection.

"...A quick fun little read about spring time. And little blue truck. How can you go wrong?" Read more

"We love all of the little blue truck books! Great addition for springtime!" Read more

"As usual, a great little blue truck book. My son is 4 and has been obsessed with these books for a couple years now...." Read more

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Customers find this book great for little ones, describing it as a super cute book for preschoolers and highly recommending it for anyone with small children.

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  • Scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great little blue truck book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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    My son loves little blue truck, and this book is no exception. A quick fun little read about spring time. And little blue truck. How can you go wrong?
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  • E.K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
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    Such a beautiful book with an amazing story! Love the whole Little Blue Truck Collection!
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  • E.J.S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the lessons in Little Blue Truck
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    Who doesn't like the little blue truck? So, when my grandson requested more of the book series, I was happy to jump on board and buy them. The Little Blue Truck teaches kindness and inclusiveness and some of the other basic things we want our children to learn. Good job!! and great series that are reasonable in price and the books are durable.
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  • Jourdan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
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    We love all of the little blue truck books! Great addition for springtime!
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  • Katarina mallory
    5.0 out of 5 stars loving school
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
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    my child loves his little blue truck book, we even got it for one of his friends for him to start getting excited about school. and good to start at a young age.
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  • Nataliia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
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    My son absolutely loves this book.
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  • jrooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
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    As usual, a great little blue truck book. My son is 4 and has been obsessed with these books for a couple years now. Always a cute story and perfect length for a bedtime read.
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  • Kryna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved how long it was and super cute
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
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    Only thing I wish is it was a board book i thought it was when I bought it which my mistake. Paper seems sturdy but little hands will definitely rip.
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  • Jasmin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Niedlich für den Schulstart
    Reviewed in Germany on February 19, 2025
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    Wir haben das Buch vorbereitet Einschulung gekauft und gelesen. Wie alle Bücher dieser Reihe ist es sehr niedlich gemacht und wirklich ansprechend gestaltet.
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  • Resha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Addition to the Blue Truck Series!
    Reviewed in India on March 25, 2025
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    My son has always been a fan of the Blue Truck series, and this one adds a little extra about school. A great read!"
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  • Taylor Lefebre
    5.0 out of 5 stars My Son Loves all of the Little Blue series
    Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2024
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    "Time for School, Little Blue Truck" is another wonderful addition to the series! My son loves all the Little Blue Truck books, and this one is no exception. The charming story and delightful illustrations make it a perfect bedtime read.

    He enjoys following Little Blue on his adventures, and the rhythmic text is great for winding down at night. It’s a five-star book for sure—perfect for any Little Blue Truck fan!
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  • Brenda Garza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Padrisima historia
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 28, 2021
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    Padrisima la historia de un punto de vista diferente con una perspectiva más amplia de lo que ir a la escuela puede ser.
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  • TS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Too good - regretting
    Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2024
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    My kid loves this book so much I regret buying it. Parents out there, you know what I am talking about. The word again has lost meaning. My kid requests this book at least 5 times a day. I can read it from memory, but who can blame them. The pictures are bright and fun and the story is easy to follow for young kids.
    Parents you have been warned.
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