Last storytime before summer reading kicks off, and I ended up with a trio of books about monster trucks and a room full of ONLY girls! I love it. The girls and their moms really got a kick out of the "non-traditional" theme, so it was a win (unintentionally) for everyone!
Elbow Grease
John Cena, illustrated by Howard McWilliam
ISBN: 9781524773519
Elbow Grease is the smallest (and the only ELECTRIC) truck in the demo derby, but he and his slew of older brothers don't let that bother them. He's got the most gumption, and that's all that matters. When he stays up all night (skipping his nightly recharge) to play hookey to get to the big-name derby across town, his brothers show up to support him as he tries his best to keep up with the big dogs, with a little help from a lightning storm to recharge his batteries along the way. A cute message about tenacity, brotherly love, and the inevitable influx of electric cars into every facet of life.
Monster Trucks
A Bobbie Kalman Book
ISBN: 9780778730194
Photo-book, mainly used for key-words and for the real-life photography of the monster trucks involved. Lots of technical details glossed gently over in favor of getting to the general point: big tires, safety cage, fancy paint, fun names, lots of history, squishing cars.
Mighty Truck
Chris Barton, illustrated by Troy Cummings
ISBN: 9780062344786
Clarence is a normal oversized work truck, with perhaps an over-fondness for playing in the dirt, until a lightning-powered wash-cycle turns him into the blazing powerhouse that is Mighty Truck! He roams around town saving friends and strangers until he gets all dirty again, and realizes that he's just as happy keeping his secret identity a secret until it's needed again - it's way more fun to play in the dirt anyway.
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