The Mixed-Up Truck

Stephen Savage

Hardcover

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It's Cement Mixer's first day on the job and he doesn't want to make any mistakes. How can he help the other trucks on the construction site? By mixing some powdery white cement, of course!

He mixes it up, adds a little water, and presto . . . a cake?! He must have mixed flour instead of cement.

Not to worry, he'll try again . . . and presto! Frosting?! He'll keep trying until he gets it just right and it's time for one more mixing: a bubble bath!

Book Details

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Publish Date: Jul 5th, 2016
Pages: 32
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 9.30in - 9.30in - 0.40in - 0.80lb
EAN: 9781626721531
Recommended age: 02-06
Categories: • Transportation - Cars, Trucks & Buses• Concepts - General• Lifestyles - City & Town Life

About the Author

Savage, Stephen: - Stephen Savage is a New York Times-bestselling children's book illustrator and author whose accolades include a New York Times Best Illustrated Book (Polar Bear Night), a Geisel Honor (Supertruck), and a Sendak Fellowship. In addition to books, he has illustrated for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, and Entertainment Weekly. He's taught illustration at the School of Visual Arts since 2001 and lives in Brooklyn with his wife, daughter and their dog.

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Abigail Frank

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my brother made his kiddo a birthday cake based on his favorite book which just warms my little heart (+ ofc that book is The Mixed-Up Truck by @Savageartist !!) https://t.co/CMilFgJKg4

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Praise for this book

"Savage (Supertruck) creates a sunny cast of vehicular characters, and his brief text is equally upbeat, punctuated by fun repetition ("presto!" is also used ironically to herald the cement mixer's mishaps), and a play on words involving mix-up and mixed up." Publishers Weekly, starred

"The book's thematic elements--trucks and food and mastery of a skill--are well-pitched to a very young audience."--Kirkus Reviews

"This tale's tight plot and winsome characters serve the dual purpose of exploring the world of vehicles and emphasizing the rewards of perseverance. A surefire storytime selection."--School Library Journal

"An imaginative picture book for young truck fans to enjoy."--Booklist