Dumper Truck Dash! (Busy Wheels)
#3 in Busy Wheels Series
What’s inside...
Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere! Beaver and Dumper Truck are busy moving heavy loads for the new town hall. But it starts to rain, and the town might flood- can Dumper Truck help? It's time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each Busy Wheels book offers a colourful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done. Titles include: Ambulance in Action, Digger to the Rescue, Dumper Truck Dash, Fire Engine is Flashing, Monster Truck Mountain Rescue, Police Car on Patrol, Racing Car is Roaring, and Tractor Saves the Day. Brand NEW. We ship worldwide.
Character compass
Dumper Truck
Discussion points
What do you think the dumper trucks are feeling during their busy day?
Why is teamwork important for the dumper trucks to complete their tasks?
If you were a dumper truck, what part of the construction site would you like to work on and why?
How do the different vehicles help each other in the book?
What did you learn about how a construction site works from this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts about the story by asking them to relate the truck's tasks to chores or teamwork they've experienced.
Discuss the importance of each vehicle's role and parallel it to family roles or classroom roles to make it relatable.
After reading, spend some time with toy trucks or drawing a construction scene to reinforce the themes from the book and continue the conversation.
Use expressive questions to provoke empathetic responses and deeper understanding of the characters’ emotions and actions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The story showcases various vehicles working together to solve problems and complete tasks. This collaboration is integral to the progress in the tale.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working with others to achieve common goals, which is essential in school projects, sports, and other group activities.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: In 'Dumper Truck Dash!', the characters encounter several challenges that they need to think creatively to resolve, demonstrating critical thinking.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think on their feet and come up with innovative solutions when they face obstacles in real life, whether it's figuring out a puzzle or resolving a dispute.
Example Lesson: Valuing safety
Explanation: Safety protocols are highlighted as the vehicles undertake their tasks, emphasizing the importance of being cautious and following rules.
Real-World Application: This lesson applies directly to everyday activities such as playing in a safe manner and adhering to safety rules at school, home, or in public places.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: The characters in the book often face setbacks, but they keep trying until they succeed, showcasing the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of persistence in learning new skills or in academic pursuits, encouraging them not to give up easily.