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Books in Jon Scieszka's Trucktown series

  • Truckery Rhymes

    Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Aug. 25, 2009)
    For generations these classic, high-octane rhymes, songs, and tales have been passed down from truck to truck. Lucky for us, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature has collected them all into one really big, noisy volume. From “Peter Peter Payload Eater” to “Pop Blows the Diesel” to “Swing Around with Rosie,” all the classic truckery rhymes are here. Find out which one is your favorite!
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  • Welcome to Trucktown!

    Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 31, 2010)
    Jack Truck and his best friend Dump Truck Dan are spending the day doing their favorite thing... Smashing and Crashing throughout the whole town! Along the way the meet up with their friends and give us a rollicking tour! But when a mysterious shadow falls and a strange voice calls, is the duo in trouble? Or has a new friend come to town to join in all the smashing fun.
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  • Uh-Oh, Max

    Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Jan. 6, 2009)
    Max is having so much fun that he keeps getting stuck! Will anyone in Trucktown be able to help him out?
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  • A Christmas Surprise: A Lift-the-Flap Adventure

    Tom Mason, Dan Danko, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Board book (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Oct. 4, 2011)
    Get ready for a special Christmas delivery from Jack Truck! Snow is falling and the roads are slippery! Jack Truck calls on Tow Truck Ted to help deliver a special Christmas present to their Trucktown friends. Lift the flaps and follow along as they make their way through freezing forests, snowy hills, weather-damaged roads, and frozen rivers. The last flap reveals a very merry Christmas surprise!
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  • The Great Truck Rescue

    Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 31, 2010)
    Melvin the worrying Cement Mixer worries about EVERYTHING... And doesn't think he can do ANYTHING. He watches nervously as Jack, Pete, and Rita roar, soar, and splash their way to cross a ravine. But when Rita cries out for help, Melvin knows he must do something. But can Melvin push away his worries long enough to rescue little Rita?
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  • Trucks Line Up

    Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Feb. 22, 2011)
    Jack truck takes the lead in this Ready to Roll, calling out colors and characteristics. All the trucks of Trucktown line up when it's their turn. But what about Pete? He's not red, or green, or pink, or blue. He doesn't have a scraper or flashers. Once he makes it to the line, it's a Trucktown parade of honks and hollers.
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  • Smash That Trash!

    Sonia Sander, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Jan. 6, 2009)
    Rev your engines for another adventure in Jon Scieszka's Trucktown!It’s trash day in Trucktown and Gabriella is ready SMASH, CRASH, and CRUNCH her way around town. Turn the wheel and help her find all the things she needs to keep her motor revving and her pistons pumping!
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  • The Spooky Tire

    Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 4, 2009)
    Trucktown gets spooky just in time for Halloween. Rev your engines for another Ready-to-Roll in the New York Times bestselling program!Melvin has a flat tire. When he rolls into a spooky graveyard, he finds just what he needs: a new golden one. But as soon as he puts it on, he hears a spooky voice calling after him, “Who took my golden tire?” Melvin speeds home and hides under his tarp. The ghost follows him. The spooky voice gets closer and closer...Who could it be?
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  • Smash! Crash!

    Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Jan. 8, 2008)
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  • Take a Trip with Trucktown!

    Justin Spelvin, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, March 8, 2011)
    Gabriella is bored, but Rosie has a solution. ROAD TRIP! The trucks have never been out of Trucktown and everything they find in the country is new. Even though the smell of fresh grass, fresh apples, and fresh flowers is delicious, there's nothing quite like the smell of home!
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  • Snow Trucking!

    Jon Scieszka, David Gordon, Loren Long, David Shannon

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Sept. 30, 2008)
    What happens when Trucktown has a snow day? It's time for Jack and the gang to have some seriously frosty fun and clear the streets while they're at it!
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  • Race from A to Z

    Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Oct. 21, 2014)
    Like the New York Times bestselling Smash! Crash! and Truckery Rhymes, this truck-tastic alphabet adventure is full of creativity, fun, and truck-loving action!Honk if you love trucks—and get ready to play with your As, Bs, and construction Cs! This rollicking, boisterous, bold, concept picture book features your favorite Trucktown friends as they race around town, pointing out quirky items and actions that incorporate all the letters of the alphabet. Rev your engines and get ready for rowdy fun from A to Z!
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