The Old Blue Pickup Truck [Hardcover]

Candice F. Ransom (Author), Jenny Mattheson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 9, 2009 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

For a little girl, there’s nothing better than running errands with Daddy in a trusty old blue pickup truck. When they go to the bakery, Old Blue is a restaurant. When they go to the hardware store, Old Blue is a toolshed. And when they go out to a neighboring farm, Old Blue is a barnyard! A little rain won’t stop their fun—or stop them from getting back home to Mommy safe and sound.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2—A girl and her dad spend the day running errands, filling up their old blue pickup truck in the process. In the course of their travels, Old Blue is turned into a restaurant, garden, toolshed, feed store, and barnyard, among other things. On the way home it begins to rain, and the girl saves the day by using her just-purchased plastic tablecloth to cover the contents of the truck bed. The story ends with Old Blue polished, waxed, and looking like new. This enjoyable story is accompanied by oil on primed paper illustrations that have a bright and clean feel. The spreads use a combination of vivid colors including reds, blues, browns, and greens with ample white space and plenty of details to enhance the text. Pair this title with Lauren Thompson's The Apple Pie That Papa Baked (S & S, 2007) for a father-themed storytime.—Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH
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About the Author

CANDICE F. RANSOM has written over 100 books, including Tractor Day and Pony Island. She received her MFA in writing for children from Vermont College and lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her husband.  www.candiceransom.com

JENNY MATTHESON has illustrated five picture books, including The Mouse, The Cat, and Grandmother's Hat by Newbery Award–winner Nancy Willard. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from The Art Institute of Boston, and she now lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband.  www.jennymattheson.com

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walker Childrens (June 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802795919
• ISBN-13: 978-0802795915
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,395,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Candice Ransom (1952-) is the author of more than 100 books for children, including Tractor Day (Walker), Pony Island (Walker), Finding Day's Bottom (Carolrhoda), Seeing Sky-Blue Pink (Carolrhoda), Secret in the Tower (Wizards of the Coast), and Hello, Virginia! (Sterling). Ransom's books are often set in her native state of Virginia, where her family has lived since 1711. Honors and awards include starred reviews, IRA Teacher's Choice, IRA Children's Choice, Pick of the List, New York Public Library Best 100 Books, and Smithsonian Notable Book. Nearly 50 of her books have been translated into twelve languages. She has an MFA in writing from Vermont College and an MA in children's literature from Hollins University and teaches in Hollins University's graduate program in children's literature. Ransom lives with her husband in Fredericksburg, Virginia.