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I Love Trucks!
"Trucks are popular with little boys and girls and this board book helps them discover trucks that perform all different jobs, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Trailer trucks, tow trucks,
trucks that sweep the street.
Trucks that crawl, trucks that roll,
trucks that mix concrete.
trucks that sweep the street.
Trucks that crawl, trucks that roll,
trucks that mix concrete.
26 pages, Board book
First published December 30, 1998
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Philemon Sturges
41 books20 followersPhilemon Fowler Sturges III was an architect and author based in Rhode Island. He trained at Princeton University. He wrote children's books from 1995 until his death in 2005.
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November 28, 2018
I Love Trucks! is a book featuring a young boy who tells the readers about the various types of trucks he likes and what they do. This book is a great introductory book to many different types of trucks for children who are interested in transportation. Science is exhibited throughout the book in the form of gravity and would make an interesting topic when reading this book. This book can also be viewed as social-emotional in nature as the little boy expresses his preference for trucks, especially the ice cream truck that brings ice cream to his house. This book would be a great conversation piece for the things your child loves as well.
October 24, 2016
This book was very, very, very weird. It had all the trucks and it was weird that the guy said I like trucks.
May 24, 2017
Very simple and direct. Used in "Cars and Trucks" Milk and Cookies storytime on 5/32/17.
June 3, 2017
Excellent story time choice
July 17, 2017
Would you like to keep toddlers riveted? Try this book.
November 9, 2017
Don't love the art here, but it would be a fine book as a quick storytime read or an alternate/extra book.
December 6, 2017
The names of different trucks are introduced, along with illustrations of what they do, in this colorful picture book with simple text.
June 22, 2018
Different trucks! B
August 1, 2018
8/1/18 Read with Julia
July 20, 2019
The title says it all.
November 21, 2019
I love trucks, is a good book when you are discussing the theme of vehicles. I enjoyed reading it. It is colorful, easy and fast to read to children.
February 18, 2024
The facts at the front and back pages were quite interesting.
April 11, 2024
A very simple explanation of what different kinds of truck do, perfect for the toddler crowd. This has bright, engaging illustrations, too! A nice story time read for 2-3 year olds!
April 17, 2025
04/15/25 & 04/16/25 Decent storytime choice for toddlers.
March 23, 2021
An introduction to the various types of trucks that exist in the world. The illustrations are simple, yet effective.
Storytime:
Transportation
Storytime:
Transportation
June 14, 2024
I liked this book so much I ripped a page so I HAVE to buy it from the library.
July 21, 2011
I Love Trucks! by Philemon Sturges focuses on the roaring, rumbling world of trucks, revealing each truck's special job.
The text describes what 15 trucks do. Pages before and after the main text names each truck: tractor trailer truck, tow truck, street sweeper, bulldozer, steamroller, cement mixer, backhoe, dump truck, cherry picker (aerial bucket truck), garbage truck, forklift, pumper truck, police truck, ambulance, and ice cream truck. Brief facts about each truck are give. With large font, simple words and some rhyming, this will work as a beginning reader.
The bright illustrations will attract young listeners. Two page spreads at the beginning and end of the story show a boy playing with toy trucks with other truck behind him, including an armored truck, pickup, mail truck, tanker truck, flatbed truck with a load of logs, and a weiner shaped vehicle similar to the weinermobile.
This will attract truck fans, many of whom will memorize the text.
For ages 1 to 6, trucks, transportation, construction equipment, print motivation, community helper, and fans of Philemon Sturges.
The text describes what 15 trucks do. Pages before and after the main text names each truck: tractor trailer truck, tow truck, street sweeper, bulldozer, steamroller, cement mixer, backhoe, dump truck, cherry picker (aerial bucket truck), garbage truck, forklift, pumper truck, police truck, ambulance, and ice cream truck. Brief facts about each truck are give. With large font, simple words and some rhyming, this will work as a beginning reader.
The bright illustrations will attract young listeners. Two page spreads at the beginning and end of the story show a boy playing with toy trucks with other truck behind him, including an armored truck, pickup, mail truck, tanker truck, flatbed truck with a load of logs, and a weiner shaped vehicle similar to the weinermobile.
This will attract truck fans, many of whom will memorize the text.
For ages 1 to 6, trucks, transportation, construction equipment, print motivation, community helper, and fans of Philemon Sturges.
September 28, 2014
There are probably dozens of books just like this one that name different types of trucks with very simple text and pictures. My son is drawn to all things transportation, so we've read quite a few of them. This one isn't particularly memorable or notable, but it's colorful. This is one of those books that my two-year-old is happy to page through on his own without needing me to read it to him, which is nice sometimes.
January 7, 2019
A cute picture book about a young boy who loves trucks describing the various types of trucks he likes. It is sure to please lovers of trucks and other things that go.
May 7, 2009
Very basic rhyming text introduces your child to a handful of favorite trucks...semis and tow trucks, street cleaners, construction equipment, garbage truck, and ice cream truck. There are also mail trucks, armored trucks, hot dog trucks, grocery delivery trucks, pick-up trucks and a logging truck in the background illustrations.
December 12, 2007
This book has great drawings and simple sentences. 2-year-old Graeme has memorized it. I liked also that it included a hot dog truck (reminiscent of the Oscar Mayer weiner mobile) in it's line of trucks.
November 27, 2014
My 2 year old son wants to read this book every night and I haven't gotten tired of it yet! The illustrations are colorful and fun. Short simple sentences are good for short attention spans ( mine and his) and also for big sis who is a new reader! Lots of different trucks too!
January 25, 2011
This book illustrates a community helpers and various transportation. A child names many of his favorite trucks and one’s most notable characteristic. I recommend this book because it takes readers through the roaring world of rumbling trucks and reveal each truck’s special job.
December 19, 2016
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May 2, 2013
Do toddler boys love trucks? Yes! This was a great book to share at Tiny Tots with a "I Love" theme. One boy stood right in front of the book as I read it. Simple rhyming text. If your child wants or needs more details on trucks, share the information on the front and end papers.
July 21, 2008
First time I looked at this I didn't like it near as much as Byron Barton's "Truck" - but second, third and forth go round, it's a hit each time, cause indeed Stig loves Trucks!
September 21, 2008
Lyndon had it memorized the first day we got it from the library.
March 2, 2009
Personally, I prefer cars.
March 10, 2011
Toddlers, Pre-K, print motivation, boys.
May 29, 2011
My toddler son's favorite book. He will pick it from the shelf every time.
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