About this item
Highlights
- The perfect springtime gift for Easter, from the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower.
- 4-8 Years
- 10.0" x 10.2" Hardcover
- 48 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Transportation
- Series Name: Digger
Description
About the Book
When a lost duckling waddles onto their jobsite, Digger and his friends learn how to do more than just scoop, hoist, and push--they learn to become a family.Book Synopsis
The perfect springtime gift for Easter, from the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower. Ideal for fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker's Construction Site series.
Digger and the other big trucks love to build.
But when a lost duckling waddles onto the jobsite, Digger and his friends learn to do more than just scoop and hoist and push . . . They learn to become a family.
Share this beautiful picture book as a great introduction to taking care of the environment.
Review Quotes
"Kuefler is back with another sweet message, this one featuring a lost duckling who finds her way into the construction site--and the hearts of the busy trucks. Recommended, and not just for truck enthusiasts." -- School Library Journal
THE DIGGER AND THE FLOWER: "Kuefler imbues the text with the heart and soul of the best storytime fare... One couldn't hope for a better tale of rebirth and regeneration" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Kuefler's simply written and beautifully illustrated tale has a powerful message about the importance of the environment...A wonderful, inspiring tale, perfect for read-alouds." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
"The image of the clunky piece of construction equipment tenderly caring for the fragile plant gives the story charm, and so do its strong, simple images." -- Publishers Weekly