I'm Tough! - by Kate McMullan (Hardcover)

About the Book

From the popular creators of "I Stink!" and "I'm Dirty!" comes the perfect tough addition to their noisy series: a pickup truck! Full color.

Book Synopsis

From the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty! comes the perfect tough addition to their noisy series: a pick-up truck!

I'm not the BIGGEST TRUCK in the parking lot . . .

but when my cargo bed's PACKED and STACKED

I've got what it takes to HAUL it ALL!

You can count on me--I'll get the job done!

'Cause guess what--

I'M TOUGH!

From the Back Cover

I'm not the BIGGEST TRUCK in the parking lot . . .

but when my cargo bed's PACKED and STACKED!

I've got what it takes to HAUL it ALL!

You can count on me--I'll get the job done!

'Cause guess what--I'M TOUGH!

Review Quotes

Praise for I'M DIRTY!: "With its saucy tone and dynamic color cartoon illustrations, this picture book exudes energy." - School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for I STINK!: "It will easily become a favorite of younger readers" - New York Times Book Review
Praise for I STINK!: "A hilarious homage to an unsung hero." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for I'M MIGHTY!: "Young Swabbies will be delighted" - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for I'M MIGHTY!: "Kids will happily climb aboard." - Publishers Weekly
Praise for I'M BRAVE!: "Great fun for reading aloud." - Booklist
Praise for I'M BAD!: "Vibrant artwork done in bold shades of green, orange, and violet equal the swaggering text in tone, energy, and humor. Whether devoured during a boisterous storytime or consumed independently, children will eat this one up." - School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for I'M BAD!: "The high-energy illustrations and macho narrator's words create a rowdy, crowd-pleasing whole. Children will delight in the dinosaur's wild expressions and the dynamic text, filled with comic-book sound effects." - Booklist
Praise for I'M DIRTY!: "The short, choppy phrases, filled with sound, are just right for jolly, raucous read-alouds: "Ugh! Arrrrrrrgh! Mmmmmmmmmph! Tim-berrrrrrrr!" - Booklist (starred review)
Praise for I'M DIRTY!: "Full of kid appeal, this is sure to be a favorite with reluctant readers, those who revel in mud and all who love trucks." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Praise for I'M DIRTY!: "Energetic illustrations capture the mucky goings on with a large dollop of humor...abundant sound effects make this a high spirited read-aloud." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for I'M COOL!: "This book [is] as much fun to read aloud as it is to look at." - The Horn Book
Praise for I'M COOL!: "The droll, succinct text is well matched with the appealing watercolor-and-gouache artwork...the illustrations personify the machine while showing how it cleans up the rough ice and lays down a smooth surface." - Booklist
Praise for I'M COOL!: "Between sound effects, a cranky arena announcer, and the Zamboni's wise-guy narration...read-aloud sessions should be as smooth as ice." - Publishers Weekly
Praise for I'M BRAVE!: "This boisterous story pays homage to the importance of fire fighters-and their engines-while maintaining plenty of action and a sense of fun." - School Library Journal
Praise for I'M BRAVE!: "Will satisfy young gearheads and future firefighters alike" - Publishers Weekly
Praise for I'M BRAVE!: "For those kids who dream of the station, the fire pole and the calls, this will be an exciting ride." - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for I'M SMART!: "A perfect back-to-school storytime option." - School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for I'M COOL!: "Staccato, clipped quickness and plenty of onomatopoeia-"VZZZZZZZZZZT"-make this a read-aloud success. Who knew ice could be this much fun?" - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for I'M COOL!: "The colorful, grinning Zamboni is whimsical but also educational." - School Library Journal