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Walker Childrens
On sale:
June 2009
Price:
$16.99
Format:
Hardcover
Size:
8.5 x 11 in
Pages:
32 pp
Ages:
4-8
Grades:
P-3
ISBN-13: 9780802795915
ISBN-10: 0802795919
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The Old Blue Pickup Truck
Written by Candice F. Ransom
Illustrated by Jenny Mattheson
Book Description
A day running errands creates special memories for Daddy and Daughter
On a trip into town with her father, a little girl collects items that transform their old blue pickup truck into an imaginative wonderland. As they buy supplies for their farm, she interacts with the shop owners, picks out something for herself, and gets a baby pig! A little rain won't stop this duo from coming home to Mom, or from making sure Old Blue is as good as new. The sounds, sights, and smells of a small rural town, and the simple love between a girl and her father, are expertly brought to life by Candice F. Ransom's evocative text and Jenny Mattheson's vibrant illustrations.
“This enjoyable story is accompanied by oil on primed paper illustrations that have a bright and clean feel.”–School Library Journal
“This quaint, sweet offering presents the simple story of a father and daughter running errands together in their blue pickup truck. A positive portrayal of a father/daughter relationship sure to be popular where demand for truck books is high—and where is it not?”—Kirkus Reviews
“Young children, even those who have never ridden in a pickup truck, will take satisfaction in this simple family story and its happy outcome.”—Booklist
“Charmer of a picture book…Ransom has created prose that is simple but sings.” – Kids Lit (Online)
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