Wake Up, Trucks!
What’s inside...
Wake Up, Trucks! is a children's book that takes readers on an exciting journey with various trucks as they start their day and get ready for work. From fire trucks to garbage trucks, each vehicle has a job to do, and young readers will follow along as they wake up and set out on their daily tasks. This bright, bold, energetic book follows a group of trucks as they begin their day and carry out their specific jobs. Perfect for young fans of construction vehicles! Young readers can follow along as an excited group of trucks, diggers, dozers, and more wake up and have breakfast (but definitely NOT eggs and toast). The different trucks help to move dirt, smooth the roads, fill in the holes, and more on the construction site. But they don’t learn their ABCs and 123s, or use crayons or pencils—their important job is to build! Ideal for young fans of construction vehicles and things that go!
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the trucks dream about when they sleep?
How do you think the trucks feel when they wake up in the morning?
What is your favorite part of the morning routine, like the trucks have in the book?
Can you imagine a new truck character? What job would it do?
Why do you think it's important for the trucks to wake up and start working?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to elaborate on their answers, helping to explore their thoughts and emotions connected to the story.
Use expressive reading techniques, like varied voice pitches or pauses, to make the reading more dynamic and mimic the waking up of the trucks.
After reading, relate the trucks' tasks to daily tasks that your child engages in, making the story more relatable and teaching responsibility.
Invite your child to draw their favorite truck from the book or create a new truck character, discussing its unique characteristics and role.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and roles, as shown by the trucks, to emphasize social and cooperative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Wake Up, Trucks!', various types of trucks work together to complete tasks, illustrating how cooperation can lead to successful outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others at school or in play, understanding that teamwork can achieve goals that might be difficult individually.
Example Lesson: Importance of Routine
Explanation: The book follows the trucks as they start their day with a morning routine, emphasizing the value of a structured start to the day.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand and establish their own morning routines, which can lead to better preparation and focus throughout the day.
Example Lesson: Appreciating Different Roles
Explanation: Each truck in the story has a specific job and role, teaching children that different roles contribute to the functioning of a community.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to value various professions and the importance of each job in their community, fostering respect and appreciation for diverse roles.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The story shows trucks encountering and overcoming obstacles, highlighting the theme of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to persist in the face of difficulties, whether in completing a challenging puzzle, learning a new skill, or dealing with day-to-day challenges.