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Rosie the Farm Truck
Literature Awards:
Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient (2022)
Family Choice Award™ Gold Medal (2022)
Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention (2022)
Reader's Favorite 5-Star Review (2022)
Reader's Favorite Gold Medal (2022)
Firebird Book Award First Place (2022)
Book Fest Second Place (2022)
"Rosie the Farm Truck has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services." - Mom’s Choice Awards
"Scudder awakened my imagination by creating living characters out of everything in the environment." - Readers' Favorite Book Awards
Rosie and her friends are called to help a group of reindeer stranded in Le Grand County on the eve of a winter blizzard. Rosie is presented with a challenge that she is not sure she can accomplish on her own. Through teamwork, trust and tenacity, Rosie and her friends accomplish their mission while discovering their own inner strengths. And little do they know that their new friends are on an important mission of their own!
Beautifully illustrated in hand-painted watercolors, see Rosie and her friends come to life through the eyes of your younger ones.
Originally written for children ages 3-9 years but appealing to 'tweens and teens, this classic story of love, patience, kindness, and tenacity will warm hearts of all ages.
Reviewed by Jennifer Ibiam for Readers' Favorite® - April 7, 2022 Eight inches of snow fell on the Callahan Farm overnight. Rosie the truck wanted to play with her friends in it. Unfortunately, they expected a storm the following night, and Farmer Jack enlisted the help of everyone to prepare for it. Rosie wasn’t happy, but she helped. Later, while they were playing, Mayor Hope sent for Rosie to help bring in four reindeer trapped on a stranded train. The reindeer were on an urgent mission but couldn’t brave the incoming storm. If the mission failed, many children would be sad. Would Rosie agree to help get the reindeer out of danger to a shelter? Would the storm stop the reindeer from their task? Find out in Rosie the Farm Truck by Victoria Scudder, illustrated by Kam Bayo.
Rosie the Farm Truck by Victoria Scudder is a perfect Christmas children’s story. However, the lessons in this picture book remain evergreen. It is a tale of kindness, teamwork, love, resourcefulness, courage, and healthy doses of confidence. I loved the beautiful illustrations and attractive choice of colors by Kam Bayo. The simple grammar and punchy sentences were catchy and easy to understand. Scudder awakened my imagination by creating living characters out of everything in the environment which I’m sure will excite children. Above all, this book reminds us never to second guess ourselves, as Rosie did. We must opt for a circle of people who would do everything to help us succeed, as we can only receive the energy we give. When we show up for people in difficult situations, we unlock another level of our own strength and uniqueness.
Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient (2022)
Family Choice Award™ Gold Medal (2022)
Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention (2022)
Reader's Favorite 5-Star Review (2022)
Reader's Favorite Gold Medal (2022)
Firebird Book Award First Place (2022)
Book Fest Second Place (2022)
"Rosie the Farm Truck has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services." - Mom’s Choice Awards
"Scudder awakened my imagination by creating living characters out of everything in the environment." - Readers' Favorite Book Awards
Rosie and her friends are called to help a group of reindeer stranded in Le Grand County on the eve of a winter blizzard. Rosie is presented with a challenge that she is not sure she can accomplish on her own. Through teamwork, trust and tenacity, Rosie and her friends accomplish their mission while discovering their own inner strengths. And little do they know that their new friends are on an important mission of their own!
Beautifully illustrated in hand-painted watercolors, see Rosie and her friends come to life through the eyes of your younger ones.
Originally written for children ages 3-9 years but appealing to 'tweens and teens, this classic story of love, patience, kindness, and tenacity will warm hearts of all ages.
Reviewed by Jennifer Ibiam for Readers' Favorite® - April 7, 2022 Eight inches of snow fell on the Callahan Farm overnight. Rosie the truck wanted to play with her friends in it. Unfortunately, they expected a storm the following night, and Farmer Jack enlisted the help of everyone to prepare for it. Rosie wasn’t happy, but she helped. Later, while they were playing, Mayor Hope sent for Rosie to help bring in four reindeer trapped on a stranded train. The reindeer were on an urgent mission but couldn’t brave the incoming storm. If the mission failed, many children would be sad. Would Rosie agree to help get the reindeer out of danger to a shelter? Would the storm stop the reindeer from their task? Find out in Rosie the Farm Truck by Victoria Scudder, illustrated by Kam Bayo.
Rosie the Farm Truck by Victoria Scudder is a perfect Christmas children’s story. However, the lessons in this picture book remain evergreen. It is a tale of kindness, teamwork, love, resourcefulness, courage, and healthy doses of confidence. I loved the beautiful illustrations and attractive choice of colors by Kam Bayo. The simple grammar and punchy sentences were catchy and easy to understand. Scudder awakened my imagination by creating living characters out of everything in the environment which I’m sure will excite children. Above all, this book reminds us never to second guess ourselves, as Rosie did. We must opt for a circle of people who would do everything to help us succeed, as we can only receive the energy we give. When we show up for people in difficult situations, we unlock another level of our own strength and uniqueness.
33 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2022
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January 11, 2024
Great book on helping others
From helping the farmer with chores to teaching reindeer how to read?! A beautifully illustrated book that shows us we can do more than we think and that helping others is always the right choice.
From helping the farmer with chores to teaching reindeer how to read?! A beautifully illustrated book that shows us we can do more than we think and that helping others is always the right choice.
May 8, 2023
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Rosie the Farm Truck
Author: Victoria Scudder, ill. by Kam Bayo
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 3/5
Of the 15 readers:
14 would read another book by this author.
13 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
15 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
13 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
14 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I loved that all the cars had eyes. That was sweet and sort of funny too.” Boy, aged 6
“This is an exciting story about a truck who must try to save everybody. I thought it was fun with cool pics. I think this author is a good writer as the story has cool characters and lots happen to the farm truck.” Girl, aged 8 – with a little help from mum
“There were many aspects to this sweetly written picturebook which the children in my class enjoyed. Firstly, they liked the bright, colourful illustrations and how they didn’t look computer generated. Secondly, they thought the story was exciting with lots of suspense. Thirdly, they liked how it was easy to understand. There’s also a good ‘working together’ message.” Primary school teacher, aged 54
“I’d love to have such a good farm truck. I think the message about working together is excellent. I followed all the story no problem at all. I liked happy ending books.” Girl, aged 8 – with a little help from mum
To Sum It Up:
‘A suspense-filled story for young children with a strong ‘working together’ message. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Rosie the Farm Truck
Author: Victoria Scudder, ill. by Kam Bayo
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 3/5
Of the 15 readers:
14 would read another book by this author.
13 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
15 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
13 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
14 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I loved that all the cars had eyes. That was sweet and sort of funny too.” Boy, aged 6
“This is an exciting story about a truck who must try to save everybody. I thought it was fun with cool pics. I think this author is a good writer as the story has cool characters and lots happen to the farm truck.” Girl, aged 8 – with a little help from mum
“There were many aspects to this sweetly written picturebook which the children in my class enjoyed. Firstly, they liked the bright, colourful illustrations and how they didn’t look computer generated. Secondly, they thought the story was exciting with lots of suspense. Thirdly, they liked how it was easy to understand. There’s also a good ‘working together’ message.” Primary school teacher, aged 54
“I’d love to have such a good farm truck. I think the message about working together is excellent. I followed all the story no problem at all. I liked happy ending books.” Girl, aged 8 – with a little help from mum
To Sum It Up:
‘A suspense-filled story for young children with a strong ‘working together’ message. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
March 31, 2023
What a creative fun story of a pickup truck, Rosie.
For one, I thought that Farmer Jack encouraged Rosie that he felt sure she would do a tremendous job in teaching these four reindeers of Santa how to read and write so they could be a big help to Santa on Christmas Eve...
This book I'd recommend for those who are animal lovers and how Rosie had the other animals work as a team to teach and encourage these reindeer. She, Rosie used team work to help these reindeer what they would need to know to help Santa on Christmas Eve. All of the details written above are my reason for offering five stars for such a book as this. Super work Victoria. I am also a Childrens author and illustrator myself. Animals have been my principle characters as well. -Sunny Light's my author's pen name.
For one, I thought that Farmer Jack encouraged Rosie that he felt sure she would do a tremendous job in teaching these four reindeers of Santa how to read and write so they could be a big help to Santa on Christmas Eve...
This book I'd recommend for those who are animal lovers and how Rosie had the other animals work as a team to teach and encourage these reindeer. She, Rosie used team work to help these reindeer what they would need to know to help Santa on Christmas Eve. All of the details written above are my reason for offering five stars for such a book as this. Super work Victoria. I am also a Childrens author and illustrator myself. Animals have been my principle characters as well. -Sunny Light's my author's pen name.
August 27, 2022
A heartwarming story with pleasing, soft watercolours about a playful and kind farm truck named Rosie. Rosie wants to play with her farm animal friends but is called away to help some stranded reindeer in a train accident. Is she up for the task and can she save Christmas? Find out in this feel-good picture book about teamwork, spreading kindness and believing in your own abilities. Suitable for children aged 5-8 but all ages will enjoy the story.
May 30, 2023
A heartwarming story that beautifully displays the value in teamwork & kindness!
Rosie and her friends help a group of reindeer stranded in Le Grand County on the eve of a winter blizzard. Through teamwork, trust, and encouragement, Rosie and her friends help these friendly reindeer learn to read and find their way back to the North Pole. This heartwarming story and amazing watercolor illustrations will cradle your young reader's attention from beginning to end!
Rosie and her friends help a group of reindeer stranded in Le Grand County on the eve of a winter blizzard. Through teamwork, trust, and encouragement, Rosie and her friends help these friendly reindeer learn to read and find their way back to the North Pole. This heartwarming story and amazing watercolor illustrations will cradle your young reader's attention from beginning to end!
May 4, 2022
Rosie is precious!
Rosie is precious with her big eyes and long lashes! She is also playful, helpful and kind. She wants to play with the farm animals but is called off for a mission. Through teamwork and trust in herself she accomplishes her goal. The hand-painted watercolor illustrations are a perfect accompaniment to the story.
Rosie is precious with her big eyes and long lashes! She is also playful, helpful and kind. She wants to play with the farm animals but is called off for a mission. Through teamwork and trust in herself she accomplishes her goal. The hand-painted watercolor illustrations are a perfect accompaniment to the story.
May 24, 2022
Lovely story
I liked that it wasn’t the expected farm story. The main lesson is about taking care of others, be confident and self worth.
The illustrations are very cute. The only downside is that some dialogues overlaps with colors that make them difficult to read.
I would recommended for kids that are starting to learn how to read.
I liked that it wasn’t the expected farm story. The main lesson is about taking care of others, be confident and self worth.
The illustrations are very cute. The only downside is that some dialogues overlaps with colors that make them difficult to read.
I would recommended for kids that are starting to learn how to read.
July 14, 2022
Lovely story about learning
This is a child’s story about learning and helping each other out. Many nice messages for children and illustrations are wonderful too. Reading this and talking about it later with your child will be beneficial.
This is a child’s story about learning and helping each other out. Many nice messages for children and illustrations are wonderful too. Reading this and talking about it later with your child will be beneficial.
September 28, 2022
I love the unique illustrations and the color scheme used throughout the story. I thought it was interesting that the truck taught the reindeer how to read so they could help Santa deliver presents. This is such a cute story!
October 3, 2022
We are proud to announce that ROSIE THE FARM TRUCK by Victoria Scudder has been honored with the B.R.A.G.Medallion (Book Readers Appreciation Group). It now joins the very select award-winning, reader-recommended books at indieBRAG.
March 27, 2023
Very Sweet and Original
This is a sweet book with an actual story. The illustrations reminds me of the kind of story I read as a child. This is the perfect grandparent read aloud book!
This is a sweet book with an actual story. The illustrations reminds me of the kind of story I read as a child. This is the perfect grandparent read aloud book!
July 2, 2022
Rosie, the Farm Truck, is a fun-filled story. The story works great for a child to read to themselves or for an adult to read to them. The story and artwork go well together.
November 10, 2022
Easy Read
Enjoyed reading a plan simple book. Great first book for someone that would like to back to elementary school through a book and live out the adventure.
Enjoyed reading a plan simple book. Great first book for someone that would like to back to elementary school through a book and live out the adventure.
August 20, 2022
A beautiful story filled with kindness, community and self-worth. Loved it. The book also has lovely watercolour illustrations. A great addition to the collection of little reader's library.
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