The Old Truck

This lovely narrative tells the life of an old truck and a family with one girl who work hard on their farm. The brief text shows the passage of time as the girl grows up to be a talented mechanic who gets the old truck running again. The easy-to-read text in this perfect picture book beautifully melds with illustrations made from uniquely carved stamps. Make sure to point to the pictures when you read this book to your young audience. They are integral to the story, which celebrates imagination, dreaming, perseverance, and hard work.