Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Board Book Board book – July 7, 2015

This is the second "Little Blue Truck" book by the same two author and illustrator. My 18 month old grandson absolutely loves the first "The Little Blue Truck" though he seems to like the pushy dump truck best of all. This is another good book in the series. It is a little over long for him to sit through - he usually gives up at about the time the mayor starts his speech. Can't say I blame him - politicians can put me to sleep, too. I think when he is a bit older he will want to hear the whole story but in the meantime, when he arrives at my house in the morning, these are the two books he grabs first to have me read to him. The story is very cute (and Little Blue saves the day "Beep, beep, beep") and the illustrations are so much fun - especially the mean looking eyes on all of the other vehicles. I never realized how much expression could be given to the front grill of a vehicle.Reading time is so special - he isn't a cuddly child - more of a rambunctious one but he does like to sit on my lap on the rocking chair and have me read him stories pretty much all day long. Unless it is diaper change or nap time, I always make sure to read to him when he wants it. Reading to and then later having your child read to you or to themselves is a fantastic gift.I love this book for young children and look forward to seeing another book (hopefully) in the near future.

These are such perfect books for young children! They are sweet and rhymey with beautiful illustrations! I bought this for a baby gift but I have given them many times before. It is age appropriate and easy to understand and enjoy. Kids LOVE these books!! You can't go wrong with any books in this series!

My toddler and I love the little blue truck series! I think these books are good for both boys and girls and the rhyming is so much fun but also developmentally helpful for toddlers learning how to talk. I have roots in early childhood education and books like these are so good for babies and toddlers to read. I highly recommend it!Our goal is to collect every book in this series, we love them so much.

Great for story time

A fun story that teaches children no matter how small you have something to offer. It also teaches how working together can solve problems.

This is a favorite book in my toddler classroom I highly recommend it. Its my favorite of The Little Blue truck series

Overall, this is a good sequel to the Little Blue Truck. Like the Little Blue Truck, the book has a decent moral to the story. However, the message is not as subtle as the Little Blue Truck's message (that the Little Blue Truck was nice to everyone from the beginning, not just when he needed help, and thus everyone was happy to come running to help him and the Dump get out of the ditch). The message in this book hits you over the head a little harder--that everyone should take turns. I dislike this aspect of the book; it makes me feel like it's hitting the reader over the head with its message, but hey, it's a book for little kids, so perhaps that's a given.I also agree with some other reviewers that the underlying tone may be a little harsh in places, such as the bus that says "SHOVE ON, SHORTY!" I can see how some people would not want to pass this line along to their children.As for the rhythm of the story, I find it nearly on par with the Little Blue Truck. A couple of lines are hard to read, but otherwise, it flows extremely well, just like the Little Blue Truck. I don't find this often with children's books, so I consider this a big plus.For me, the illustrations are, by far, the highlight of the book. The buildings are really neat looking and keep my child's interest, and the vehicles have interesting faces on them.Bottom line, I would recommend this book, but I don't feel it's a "must-buy." If, for some reason, you are reading reviews for this book and you do not already have Little Blue Truck (the book before this book), I highly recommend that book. It is, by far, my son's favorite book.

I'm sorry, I very much disagree with the reviewers saying this book is too negative and not as good as the first one. My 16 month old son ADORES this book as much as the first and the Spring time book (parents are harsh on that one too but it's my personal favorite cuz it's so fun to read out loud).The art is phenomenal. The overall message is clear and as a parent, it's admirable that even though the Little Blue Truck gets pushed around a bit in the city, he is still so kind and compassionate, offering his help to the Mayor, just as he offered his help to the mean Dump Truck in the first book. Kindness perseveres and he's acknowledged and celebrated for it.I think this is a worthy sequel and it can be made a super fun read with your child. I personally like to give the Mayor a Colonel Sanders accent and have my son celebrate with me at the end for the Little Blue Truck saving the day. And the parents complaining there's no "beep beep beep" at the end? Come on. Lol. Y'all are too harsh on this series, lighten up a little. It's a solid kids book. I almost didn't buy it cuz of these low reviews but I'm so glad I did. And you should too, if you're thinking about it. Your kiddo will love it. Especially if you add accents.