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Little Blue Trucks Christmas A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids by Alice Schertle

by Alice Schertle

Book Details

Publisher:Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published:2014
Pages:27
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:0544320417

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

"Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree?"--

Our Review

This charming seasonal counting book follows a beloved vehicle as it delivers festive evergreens to familiar animal friends, creating a warm holiday adventure for preschoolers. Young children will delight in helping Little Blue count each vibrant green tree, from one all the way to ten, while meeting cheerful barnyard characters along the snowy route. The rhythmic, rhyming text makes this an engaging read-aloud experience that naturally introduces early math concepts through Christmas tree delivery. Schertle's signature vehicle and animal characters create a comforting familiarity that immediately draws young readers into this wintry world.

What sets this holiday story apart is how seamlessly it blends number recognition with emotional warmth and seasonal excitement, making early math practice feel like part of the Christmas magic. The counting element builds naturally as the delivery progresses, allowing children to anticipate each new number while wondering which animal friend will receive the next tree. This book particularly shines for vehicle-loving children who enjoy interactive stories and parents seeking meaningful seasonal reading that supports developmental skills. The combination of counting practice, animal friendships, and holiday cheer creates a multidimensional reading experience that families will return to each December.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction