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Three Grumpy Trucks

by Todd Tarpley

Big feelings at the playground

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Big feelings at the playground

Three toy trucks arrive at the playground ready for a day of digging, lifting, and building, but tiredness, heat, and hunger leave them grumpy. Their playground plans give way to a tantrum—and the question of how they might calm down. Framed as a board book about emotions, the story connects everyday irritability with the challenge of settling after an outburst. Its truck-centered playground setting offers young children a concrete starting point for talking about grouchiness and getting through it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children exploring emotions and tantrums
  • Families looking for a board book to prompt conversations about calming down
  • Truck-loving children ages 4–8

Themes

EmotionsGrouchiness and tantrumsCalming downPlayground play

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Book overview

Trucks need a time-out in this board book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and Ten Tiny Toes) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can't Dance).

Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired . . . and hot . . . and hungry . . . . They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?

Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown will keep them giggling!
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