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Can We Get Muddy? Yes, We Can!

Travis gets stuck in the mud, and it's up to Muck to pull him out. When Muck finally gets Travis out, mud splatters everywhere! And before too long Dizzy, Spud, and Muck find themselves in one messy mud fight! But when the machines return to the yard, Bob, Wendy, and Farmer Pickles have a soapy surprise for them. ... Read more

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Move your child to the center of the action!

With the big and chunky Tonka ®Trucks at Work, curious kids get a front seat to watch construction vehicles at work.As they read, kids can move a different part on each truck to see how it works. Dozens of bold object labels throughout help little readers learn the names of all the different things found at a construction site. Featuring Tonkaâ favorites:

- Backhoe
- Front Loader
- Crane
- Cement Truck
- And more!

An action-packed, construction adventure sure to please little builders everywhere! ... Read more

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They're big. They're bright. They're powerful. Big wheels get the tough jobs done. Lifting, pushing, digging, dumping-they build the real worldchildren live in and the imaginary worlds they create for themselves.

Preschoolers will revel in the power that comes from knowing the name and function of each of these huge machines, and they will have fun picturing themselves riding atop each behemoth as they read about their favorite trucks again and again.

With Anne Rockwell's colorful illustrations and simple text, this exciting book is sure to become a classic with another generation of young readers. ... Read more

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Turn the wheel! Beep the horn! Drive! Complete with a turntable steering wheel, a working horn, and "windshields" showing photographs of real outdoor scenes, this interactive book is fun and entertaining for young readers. Five favorite vehicles are depicted, along with pages showing dashboards and real controls. This board books is a must for all children who can't wait to get their hands on a steering wheel of their own. ... Read more

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Great fun!
My young son is fire engine mad - so this book is perfect as it combines a steering wheel, fabulous photographs and a fire engine Nee Narr noise. ... Read more

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In simple text, explains how garbage trucks work and what they do. ... Read more

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Our boys love this book
Our 2 toddler boys really think GARBAGE truck are cool , They are big , make cool sounds .... This book is a great read for you & your child to sit together on a quiet night & read it a few times. ... Read more

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These fun books shaped like vehicles have four wheels so little drivers can race them anywhere. Whether your child loves farm tractors, dump trucks, fire trucks, or sports cars, every young reader will find one of these books fascinating and entertaining. ... Read more

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Excellent Choice for Tractor Lover
My toddler loves this book so much, the library should just sell it to us! That's why I'm buying it now. It's from British publisher Usborne, so some words may seem different to an American audience. However it doesn't impede the great artwork or the myriad farm equipment explained in the pages. Usborne typically produces quality books, and this one is no exception. ... Read more

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During a blizzard at the airport, plows work to clear the runway.Will the team plane be able to land?

Follow the Airport Plow on its adventure. Then make up adventures for your own Airport Plow.

Includes Driving Lessons: tips for parents on using this story to teach comparison skills and creative play. ... Read more

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Another winner
I have read all of Mr. Welling's books and bought them for my nieces and nephews. While the writing is directed at children, many of the illustrations have such subtle nuances that an adult can take great pleasure in reading the books along with their children. (For example, in Justin's home there are books on the shelf. An adult will understand the humor being conveyed, especially those familiar with Mr. Welling's other works.)

Justin Potemkin starts as fast as an Indy race; from the first page to the middle of the book, the reader enjoys brilliant writing and skillful illustrations, weaving a fictional story of the origins of the Indianapolis 500 Race from, of all places, Russia. The irony and play on words keep the adults captivated along with their children. The story wraps up nicely with Justin prevailing here in the States with the creation of the Indy 500 Race.

As much as I like Justin Potemkin I still think Andrew McGroundhog was Mr. Welling's crowning achievement. You just can't improve upon perfection but Potemkin is still a great book and its premise, writing and illustrations deserve 5 stars. Buy it and you will not be disappointed.

Best release by Mr. Welling to date
I have been a big fan of Mr Wellings childrens books since a local grade school turned my daughter on to a copy of 'Andrew McGroundhog and his shady shadow'. I was then in touch with the author via his website (http://www.peterjwelling.com), and he notifies me of upcoming projects. This book, his latest, is my facorite to date because of my love for indy-car type racing. Although I am primarily a CART fan, this book is more 'general', and references 500 history in general, including a touching dedication to Tony Bettenhausen. His works are so refreshing compared to most childrens books, which are repetitive and boring. A must have for anyone with children, and a thirst for challenging reading that teaches AND entertains, something that is hard to accomplish and rare to find. A five star read. Cant wait to find out whats next.........

Justin Potemkin and the 500-Mile Race
What a great book. As a race fan with a 4 year old this is an easy pick at bed time. This is easy to read, extremely funny and very well illustrated with great colors that kids and adults will love.

I love how Mr. Welling wove historical and culture fact into the racing story line. With writing like this the book will be read for years and years and appreciated in a different way everytime it's read. Keep an eye out for all of the little signs and characters and racing / cultural reference in the background! It's like literary "I Spy".

Happy Reading! ... Read more

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CAN THEY DO IT? YES, THEY CAN!

The team is busy fixing a road when Bob spots some unexpected traffic -- a family of porcupines. When the road reopens, the porcupines will need a way to cross the road safely, and it's up to Bob and the team to help. ... Read more

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Join the Hero City firefighters as they battle a three-alarm blaze! The engine company uses water pumps and hoses to put out fires, and the ladder company rescues people trapped in dangerous situations. From cutting through wreckage to dousing flames high on a rooftop, these brave Matchbox firefighters are ready for any emergency. ... Read more

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This fun book in the shape of a Dump Truck has four wheels so little drivers can race them anywhere. The big, tough wheels actually grip, and the beautiful, full color photographs inside are captioned with vehicle names to make learning fun. Whether your little road-runners love school buses or sporty cars, hogs or 18-wheelers, there's a Wheelie book to take them speeding out of the store! Vroom, vroom, vroooooooooom! ... Read more

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Mr. Small is very proud of his shiny red auto. He oils it, pumps up thetires, adds water to the radiator, and heads out for a drive! Scatteringchickens, outrunning dogs, and remaining eminently cheerful even when rain fallsand he gets a flat tire, Mr. Small has a grand old time. At the end of the day,he washes and polishes his auto and garages it until the next time.

Newbery Medal recipient Lois Lenski's charming, old-fashioned Mr. Small books,with their cheery, round-headed protagonist and simple, pleasing story lines,appeal to readers today as much as they did when they were first published over40 years ago. Long out of print, the classic Mr. Small books are finally back,in full color. During her prolific lifetime, Lenski wrote and illustrated morethan 90 children's books. For more adventures with the gentle Mr. Small, readPoliceman Small. (Ages 3to 6) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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A Shiny Red Convertible...Some Things Never Change!
This endearing yet simple story book written by the talented Lois Lenski features her signature illustrations and tells the tale of Mr. Small and his pride and joy, the little auto. Written in 1934 this book follows Mr. Small in his jaunty suit, bow tie and derby hat as he cruises around town in his shiny red convertible. The other traffic on the road includes a horse and buggy, a trolley car, and some startled chickens and ducks. We tool along down Main Street with Mr. Small, put the top up when it rains, fix a flat tire, and pay a visit to the filling station. Mr. Small and his little auto are utterly charming and the way this book captures the gentle atmosphere of a bygone day warms the heart. Kids will love it and so will the folks who read to them. Lois Lenski's picture books are never long on plot or action, but they are delightfully colorful and whimsical. Her books, no matter their publication date, seem to capture human nature that runs true throughout the stream of time. Look what she says about a man and his car. "Mr. Small has a little Auto. It is red and shiny. He likes to look at it." Travel around your own town on a sunny Saturday morning...you'll see Mr. Small is alive and well. Enjoy this book and all of Lois Lenski's other charmers.

A 1934 Gem
An old-fashioned, quaint and charming book for young children. My boys (ages 3 and 1) pull it off the bookshelf a few times a week and bring it to me to read to them. The references to passing a horse and buggy, stopping for the trolley car, and waiting for the policeman to switch the "stop-go" signal are throwbacks to a simpler time. Delightful and highly recommended. ... Read more