Little Blue Truck
Little Blue Truck Series
What’s inside...
Meet Blue, a little pick-up truck that bravely traverses a muddy country road. However, he finds himself stuck while trying to push a dump truck out of the muck. Fortunately, Blue has befriended a group of farm animals along his journey, who are willing to do whatever it takes to help him get back on the road. This story is filled with lively truck sounds and animal noises, celebrating the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes Little Blue Truck a good friend?
How did the animals work together to help the dump truck?
What would you have done if you were one of the animals?
Why do you think it's important to help others?
How did you feel when everyone worked together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use different voices for each animal character to make the story more lively and engaging.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at several points in the book to encourage active thinking.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene and explain why they chose it.
Relate the theme of teamwork in the book to real-life scenarios in your child's experiences, asking them when they've helped someone or worked together with others.
Revisit the story another day and ask if they remember what happened, promoting memory retention and narrative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of helping others
Explanation: In 'Little Blue Truck', the main character, Blue, aids a dump truck that is stuck in the mud, demonstrating the value of helping those in need.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by assisting friends, siblings, or classmates in simple ways such as sharing toys, helping in group activities, or comforting someone who is upset.
Example Lesson: Building friendships
Explanation: Blue the truck greets every animal he meets on his route, which shows how being friendly can lead to positive relationships with others.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to be open and friendly towards new classmates or neighbors, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Example Lesson: The power of teamwork
Explanation: When the dump truck gets stuck, it's only with the help of Blue and his animal friends that the truck is freed, highlighting how teamwork can solve problems that might seem insurmountable alone.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to collaborate with their peers during group tasks in school or play, understanding that working together can achieve better results.
Example Lesson: Respect and kindness towards all
Explanation: Blue treats every character he encounters with kindness, regardless of their size or what they can offer him, instilling the importance of respect for everyone.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice this lesson by treating everyone with respect and kindness, from family members to strangers they meet, reinforcing positive social behavior.
Example Lesson: The joy of greeting and politeness
Explanation: The story demonstrates how Blue's polite greetings ('Beep! Beep! Beep!') make others feel acknowledged and happy, underlining the importance of polite communication.
Real-World Application: Children learn to use polite greetings and farewells in their daily interactions, boosting their social skills and connections with others.