Book details
Buck and His Truck (Starters)
Published in
2005
Description
A lively and engaging Starters title for beginner readers from bestselling author Vivian French, with a friendly text and stylish two-colour illustrations.Buck and His Truck is part of Walker Starters, the wonderfully fun and friendly series for beginner readers. "Buck's truck is the BEST!" "Larry's lorry is the GREATEST!" Buck the truck-driver and Larry the lorry-driver are rivals. One day they are both asked to do the same job. Could they have more in common than they'd thought? This is a charming and uplifting story told through a range of writing styles, including hand-lettered speech bubbles, postcards and posters. The illustrations, which appear on every page, are lively and stylish, and play an active part in helping children understand the text.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
emerging
Length
48 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Introduces Early Reading Skills: 'Buck and His Truck (Starters)' is designed for young readers, using simple language and repetitive phrases that help children develop early literacy skills and confidence in reading.
- Engaging Storyline: The book tells the story of Buck and his adventures with his truck, captivating children's interest with a relatable character and an engaging plot that encourages them to keep reading.
- Illustrations Enhance Understanding: The book includes colorful and appealing illustrations that not only grab the attention of young readers but also help them understand the story and the context of the words they are reading.
- Builds Vocabulary: As part of the 'Starters' series, this book is crafted to help children build their vocabulary by introducing them to new words in a fun and accessible way, which is essential for language development.