Ho Ho Ho! Tow Truck Joe Lift-the-Flap Board Book
Tow Truck Joe Series
What’s inside...
Get into gear for some Christmas cheer! Tow Truck Joe and his pup, Patch, are on a roll to help every car and truck in Motor City celebrate. Find merry surprises around every turn—and under every flap—of this festive novelty book. The friendly Tow Truck Joe and his loyal pup, Patch, are back in a Christmas adventure. With oversized lift-the-flaps, this warm and delightful story is full of interactive fun for curious kids. Follow the ever-helpful Joe and Patch as they work to fix problems and bring joy and festive cheer to all of their vehicle friends. A companion book to the beloved Tow Truck Joe, Tow Truck Joe Makes a Splash, and Trick-or-Treat with Tow Truck Joe.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-4
Length
14 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Tow Truck Joe will do next to help his friends?
How does it make you feel when Tow Truck Joe helps other vehicles?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone? How did that make you feel?
Why do you think teamwork is important in the story?
What's your favorite part of the adventure and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Emphasize the themes of helping and cooperation by reflecting on similar situations in your child’s life where they assisted someone or worked together with friends.
Use expressive reading to make the story more engaging. Change your tone and pitch when different characters are speaking to animate the story further.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene from the book. Discuss what's happening in the scene and why they chose it.
Connect the story's plot to real-life events, like seeing a tow truck on the road, to make the story more relevant and memorable.
Praise your child for insightful answers to encourage deeper thinking and to make the discussion a positive experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Helpfulness
Explanation: Tow Truck Joe aids other vehicles in need throughout the story, demonstrating the value of helping others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by offering assistance in small daily tasks, such as picking up toys or helping a sibling.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Joe encounters various challenges on his journey that require creative thinking and solutions.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to think on their feet and tackle obstacles they face in school or play by coming up with solutions.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Joe works together with other vehicles to solve problems, highlighting the importance of cooperation.
Real-World Application: Children understand the importance of collaborating in group activities at school or in sports, enhancing social and cooperative skills.
Example Lesson: Joy of Giving
Explanation: The happiness Joe feels when helping others teaches children the intrinsic rewards of generosity.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to share and give selflessly, experiencing happiness in making others happy.
Example Lesson: Community Awareness
Explanation: Through interactions between various characters, the book illustrates the diverse roles that each individual plays in a community.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate the different roles people play in their own communities and how each contributes to a common goal.