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Cover of Book Review Good Night, Little Blue Truck Join Little Blue Truck and Farm Friends on a Stormy Night for a Heartwarming...

Book Review Good Night, Little Blue Truck Join Little Blue Truck and Farm Friends on a Stormy Night for a Heartwarming...

by Alice Schertle

Book Details

Publisher:Clarion Books
Published:2019
Pages:37
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:132885213X

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

The #1 New York Times Bestseller Beep Beep Beep It's time for sleep. Say goodnight with Little Blue Truck and friends A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It's not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightning sure can be scary, but it's easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it's all aboard for a bedtime ride Beep Beep Shhh .

Our Review

This gentle bedtime story follows Little Blue Truck and his animal friends as they seek shelter from a storm, transforming a potentially frightening nighttime experience into a comforting group slumber. The rhythmic "beep beep" refrains and predictable structure create a soothing read-aloud experience perfect for winding down energetic toddlers. Schertle's signature vehicle-animal friendships shine through as each creature finds safety in the truck's cab, demonstrating community and support during uncertain moments.

What makes this story particularly effective for the preschool set is how it normalizes nighttime fears while providing concrete coping strategiesβ€”being together, offering reassurance, and waiting out the storm. The gradual quieting of both weather and narrative mirrors a child's own settling process, making the final "shhh" feel earned and peaceful. Parents seeking stories that address storm anxiety or simply want a proven sleepytime ritual will find this truck's journey home delivers exactly the calming cadence needed for smooth transitions to dreamland.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction