Trick-or-Treat with Tow Truck Joe Lift-the-Flap Board Book
Tow Truck Joe Series
What’s inside...
A fun Halloween adventure with Tow Truck Joe and his friends as they prepare for a trick or treat event in a lift-the-flap board book. Little readers can help Joe and his friends find everything they need for Halloween by lifting the flaps and discovering what’s hiding underneath. Tow Truck Joe and friends are on a roll to Halloween fun in this rhyming lift-the-flap book by beloved author June Sobel. Tow Truck Joe and friends are on a roll to Halloween fun in this rhyming lift-the-flap book by beloved author June Sobel ( The Goodnight Train ). A companion to Tow Truck Joe. The cars and trucks of Motor City are dressed up to trick-or-treat in this holiday adventure from the world of Tow Truck Joe. Joe and his pup, Patch, find surprises around every curve—and readers find surprises under every giant lift-the-flap—in this rhyming board book that’s more beep than boo!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Tow Truck Joe and his friends will find while trick-or-treating?
How do you feel when you help someone, just like Tow Truck Joe helps his friends?
If you could dress up as any character from the book for Halloween, who would you choose and why?
What was the most surprising flap you lifted? What did you imagine was under it before you lifted it?
How can we be good friends like Tow Truck Joe and his pals during Halloween and all year round?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, encourage your child to predict what might be under each flap before lifting it. This builds suspense and keeps them engaged.
Discuss the emotions of different characters at various points in the book. Ask your child how they would feel in similar situations, fostering empathy and emotional understanding.
Relate the story to your child’s personal experiences, such as a memorable Halloween, to make connections between the book and their own life.
After reading, propose a playful activity where you both create a new character that could join Tow Truck Joe on his next adventure, encouraging creativity and imagination.
Praise your child’s responses and predictions to bolster their confidence and enjoyment of reading and discussing stories together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'Trick-or-Treat with Tow Truck Joe', Joe and his truck buddies work together to solve problems and help each other prepare for Halloween.
Real-World Application: Children will see the value of working collaboratively, which can be practiced during group activities at school or in play with friends to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Helping Others
Explanation: Throughout the book, Joe helps his friends in various ways, demonstrating kindness and the importance of helping those around you.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to be attentive to the needs of others and encourages them to assist family and friends, fostering a supportive community environment.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The characters creatively decorate and get ready for Halloween, showcasing their individual creativity and imagination through costumes and decorations.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in creative projects at home or school, using their imagination to invent new ways of expression.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: When challenges arise, Tow Truck Joe and his friends come up with solutions, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can reflect on this approach when they face obstacles in their daily activities, learning to think critically and solve problems effectively.