The Children’s Book Review | May 27, 2017
What could possibly be as appealing as Anna Dewdney’s llamas? Anna Dewdney’s trucks!
Age Range: 2-5
Hardcover: 44 pages
Little Excavator
Written and Illustrated by Anna Dewdney
Publisher’s Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart!
Here come the BIG RIGS
rolling down the street.
Thumpa-thumpa
bumpa-bumpa
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
There’s Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They’re ready to transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all?
Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small?
Anna Dewdney’s signature rhyming text and inviting illustrations make this a perfect read aloud for for fans of things that go!
Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers | June 6, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-1101999202
Available for Pre-Order Here:
About the Author-Illustrator
Anna Dewdney was a teacher, mother, and enthusiastic proponent of reading aloud to children. She continually honed her skills as an artist and writer and published her first Llama Llama book in 2005. Her passion for creating extended to home and garden and she lovingly restored an 18th century farmhouse in southern Vermont. She wrote, painted, gardened, and lived there with her partner, Reed, her two daughters, two wirehaired pointing griffons, and one bulldog. Anna passed away in 2016, but her spirit will live on in her books.
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51 Comments
I know I would have enjoyed this book when I was little. I’m sure lots of kids today will have the same reaction. Thanks for the chance to win a copy
:). My youngest grandson just got a new excavator. This is perfect. Thanks so much.
Little Excavator reminded me of Tonka trucks I used to play with at my friend’s house when I was little. I always thought big machinery was cool.
Would love to win for my young niece. Girls love big rigs, too!
“Are you excited for LITTLE EXCAVATOR?! Share your excitement on today’s participating blog’s tour post.” It sounds very interesting!
Yes, I’m excited. I’m sure the boys will love this.
I am excited for LITTLE EXCAVATOR, my grandson Kaiden will love it.
My boys love trucks and construction vehicles of all kinds and would love this book.
My husband works with big equiptment and has since I was pregnant with my now 5 year old. Excavators and Dump Trucks are his favorite.
My Grandson will love this book. He got an Excavator for his birthday and loves it. This would really go perfectly for him to read about it. Looks like an exciting book.
I am and I know my little guy will be too.
This looks like a cute book. I can’t wait to read it to our granddaughter. she will love it.
In it to WIN it! Thank You!!!
My boys would love this book they are into trucks and construction equipment .
Would like to win for my nephews!
My kids would love this!
my grandson wants to read this book
wow
Kids love big machines. This looks like a book kids will enjoy.
I remember reading about trucks while I was growing up in the 1940s, and I still look at trucks as cool things, now that I’m in my 70s. Thanks.
When my granddaughter was 2 I showed her the Excavators that were clearing lots around my house. She was and still is in love with any kind of equipement.
This looks like the perfect book for my grandchildren. They love watching the construction vehicles working near my house!
My grandson loves anything with wheels. He would enjoy this a lot.
My grandsons would love this book. They have many if not all of the Llama Llama books.
I’m excited for the little excavator today because it is helping to make something many will enjoy A PARK!
Yes, I’m excited. I know my kids will love this book !!!
Yes, I’m excited! We love reading and the little ones in my life would love this. 🙂
Yes! I am very excited. I would love this for my grandson. I know he would enjoy it so much! Thank you!
I help my daughter homeschool her three children. This would be a great addition to our growing library. Thanks!
I have twin nephews who would be so excited to receive this… they are into cars, trucks & construction in a big way!
It looks like a really cute book. I’d love to read it to my niece.
My grandson loves books like this! He loves construction equipment right now.
my grandson wants me to win this book for him
This looks like such a cute book. I know my nephew will love it.
This book is so exciting!
I love to read to my grandchildren.
Our summer reading program’s theme is building a better world – I think this would be a great addition to our collection!
My nephew would adore this since his dad works with heavy machinery and he knows all about them already!
I love summer reading for my grandchildren!
I love to win these great books for my grandchildren
Great book to add to our library, see how others do their jobs.
The best part of books is that I can pass them down to each grandchild. Thanks!
I’m excited about Little Excavator. I have family members who are the perfect ages for this book. This book has the look of one of the older, classic children’s stories.
Sounds like a fun read for the little ones. Yes, I’m excited.
Great illustration!
Only 3 more days to see the winner!
My grandson would especially love this book! He is always digging for things and also building things. Dump trucks and other working trucks are his favorite!
My grandson knows the name of all construction heavy machines by heart! His father is a construction engineer. This is the PERFECT book for 3 year old,
Reed Houston Hopkins!
I love this giveaway, my son LOVES all vehicles including contruction.
I just love these books for my family
Such a cute book!
The boys will love this book!