Chuck's Truck

May 1, 2006
PreS-Gr 2 -As a farmer sets off for town in his well-used pickup truck, his barnyard animals decide to go along. The duck Luck climbs onboard and is soon joined by a -chicken that goes 'cluck, - - two dogs named Nip and Tuck, a burro called Buck, and several other critters. With such a heavy load, it -s no surprise that the old truck breaks down upon reaching town. After calling for help from Handyman Hugh and his crew, Chuck is soon reunited with a shiny blue, totally refurbished pickup. Filled with rhyming language, this story will be a boon for beginning readers who will easily identify the rhyming words. One of the book -s strongest features is the way the illustrations give visual clues to support the narrative while still adding to the humor of the plot. Anderson uses a crayon-resist technique to great effect, and the pictures are filled with dimension and texture. The bright colors are vibrant and energetic. This title will be a welcome addition to most collections, not only for its appeal to newly independent readers, but also for fun barnyard and vehicle storytimes." -Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ"

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