Good Night, Little Blue Truck
Little Blue Truck Series
What’s inside...
Say good night with Little Blue Truck and friends as they prepare for bed in this #1 New York Times bestseller! Beep! Beep! Beep! It's time for sleep. A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It's not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightning sure can be scary, but it's easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it's all aboard for a bedtime ride! Beep! Beep! Shhh . . . Don't miss Blue's trip to the city in Little Blue Truck Leads the Way. Illustrated by John Joseph in the style of Jill McElmurry (1954-2017), who created the original Little Blue Truck illustrations.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Little Blue Truck dreams about after saying goodnight to all his friends?
How do you feel when you say goodnight to your friends? Does it make you happy or sad?
Which of Little Blue Truck's friends would you like to meet and why?
What are some ways we can help others feel safe and loved at bedtime like Little Blue Truck does?
If you were going to say goodnight to our neighborhood, what would you say to everyone?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive and calm tones when reading to set a soothing bedtime atmosphere. Ask your child to describe their favorite illustrations and what they like about them, linking visual cues to the story’s themes. Encourage empathy by discussing how the characters might feel as they are being wished goodnight. Make connections to your child's own bedtime routine to deepen understanding and relevance of the story’s context. End the discussion by asking your child about their own goodnight wishes, turning the conversation into a cherished bedtime ritual.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: In 'Good Night, Little Blue Truck', Blue and his friend Toad support each other and show kindness during a storm.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value their friendships and always be there to support their friends, especially during challenging times.
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: Blue helps his friends who are scared during the thunderstorm, demonstrating bravery and leadership.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to be brave when they are scared and to help others who might be feeling the same way.
Example Lesson: The significance of saying goodnight
Explanation: The repetitive 'goodnight' phrases throughout the book emphasize the importance of bedtime routines and winding down.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of a bedtime routine and how saying goodnight is a comforting end to the day.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Blue and Toad work together along with other farm animals to find shelter from the storm, showing how collaboration is key.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of working together to solve problems and achieve common goals, which is applicable in school projects or family activities.