Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend: A Friendship Book for Kids
Little Blue Truck Series
What’s inside...
A story about a friendly little blue truck who makes friends with a lonely giraffe in the city, teaching readers about the importance of friendship, acceptance and empathy. Welcome a new friend to the farm with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck! Beep! Beep! Have you heard the news? There is someone new on the farm! All the animals are nervous and excited about meeting a new friend--what will he be like? Does he neigh like a horse or oink like a pig? Does he have fur or feathers? Does he swim? Does he fly? Making new friends can be scary at first but being kind and helping others feel welcome is always the right move. Luckily, Blue knows just the thing to help his friends, old and new, feel at home! Little Blue's Beep! was loud and clear: We are very glad you're here!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the Little Blue Truck a good friend?
How did the Little Blue Truck make the new friend feel welcomed?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend? What did you do?
Why is it important to have friends?
How do you feel when you make new friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on their personal experiences with friendship while relating them to the story. Use examples from the book to discuss the qualities of a good friend, like kindness and helpfulness. While reading, point out the expressions and actions of the characters to help your child understand the emotions involved in making friends. Ask your child to imagine different endings or scenarios in the story to foster creativity and deeper understanding of the narrative. Celebrate the theme of friendship by planning a playdate or a friendly activity after reading the book together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: In 'Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend', the Little Blue Truck befriends a lonely calf, demonstrating how reaching out to others can lead to rewarding friendships.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to approach and befriend peers who may feel left out, fostering inclusivity and community in their own social circles.
Example Lesson: Helping others
Explanation: Throughout the story, the Little Blue Truck helps the calf find its way home, showcasing the value of helping those in need.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to assist others, whether it’s helping a classmate with a difficult task or supporting a friend who is upset.
Example Lesson: Bravery in new situations
Explanation: The calf in the story is initially unsure about approaching the Little Blue Truck, but it gathers the courage to do so, illustrating the importance of overcoming fears when trying new things.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to face new challenges, whether it’s trying a new activity, or making new friends at school.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: The Little Blue Truck shows understanding towards the calf’s feelings of loneliness, teaching empathy.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize and respect the feelings of others, helping them build more empathetic and understanding relationships.