Little Excavator, by Anna Dewdney | Book Spotlight
The Children’s Book Review | May 27, 2017
What could possibly be as appealing as Anna Dewdney’s llamas? Anna Dewdney’s trucks!
Age Range: 2-5
Hardcover: 44 pages
Little Excavator
Written and Illustrated by Anna Dewdney
Publisher’s Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart!
Here come the BIG RIGS
rolling down the street.
Thumpa-thumpa
bumpa-bumpa
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
There’s Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They’re ready to transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all?
Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small?
Anna Dewdney’s signature rhyming text and inviting illustrations make this a perfect read aloud for for fans of things that go!
Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers | June 6, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-1101999202
Available for Pre-Order Here:
About the Author-Illustrator
Anna Dewdney was a teacher, mother, and enthusiastic proponent of reading aloud to children. She continually honed her skills as an artist and writer and published her first Llama Llama book in 2005. Her passion for creating extended to home and garden and she lovingly restored an 18th century farmhouse in southern Vermont. She wrote, painted, gardened, and lived there with her partner, Reed, her two daughters, two wirehaired pointing griffons, and one bulldog. Anna passed away in 2016, but her spirit will live on in her books.
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Carl
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I know I would have enjoyed this book when I was little. I’m sure lots of kids today will have the same reaction. Thanks for the chance to win a copy
May 27, 2017Carol Luciano
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:). My youngest grandson just got a new excavator. This is perfect. Thanks so much.
May 27, 2017Diane Richards
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Little Excavator reminded me of Tonka trucks I used to play with at my friend’s house when I was little. I always thought big machinery was cool.
Would love to win for my young niece. Girls love big rigs, too!
May 27, 2017John Smith
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“Are you excited for LITTLE EXCAVATOR?! Share your excitement on today’s participating blog’s tour post.” It sounds very interesting!
May 27, 2017icefairy
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Yes, I’m excited. I’m sure the boys will love this.
May 27, 2017Renee Rousseau
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I am excited for LITTLE EXCAVATOR, my grandson Kaiden will love it.
May 28, 2017Susan P.
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My boys love trucks and construction vehicles of all kinds and would love this book.
May 28, 2017Samantha Jackson
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My husband works with big equiptment and has since I was pregnant with my now 5 year old. Excavators and Dump Trucks are his favorite.
May 28, 2017Karen Propes
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My Grandson will love this book. He got an Excavator for his birthday and loves it. This would really go perfectly for him to read about it. Looks like an exciting book.
May 29, 2017Diane Sabatini
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I am and I know my little guy will be too.
May 29, 2017Tina
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This looks like a cute book. I can’t wait to read it to our granddaughter. she will love it.
May 29, 2017Raymond Stone
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In it to WIN it! Thank You!!!
May 29, 2017Carrie Lancon
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My boys would love this book they are into trucks and construction equipment .
May 29, 2017Vanessa
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Would like to win for my nephews!
May 29, 2017Kelly Brooks
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My kids would love this!
May 29, 2017REBECCA STEPHEN
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my grandson wants to read this book
May 30, 2017rosemary
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wow
May 31, 2017Nancy
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Kids love big machines. This looks like a book kids will enjoy.
May 31, 2017Sarah Maury Swan
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I remember reading about trucks while I was growing up in the 1940s, and I still look at trucks as cool things, now that I’m in my 70s. Thanks.
May 31, 2017Pam Flynn
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When my granddaughter was 2 I showed her the Excavators that were clearing lots around my house. She was and still is in love with any kind of equipement.
May 31, 2017Linda
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This looks like the perfect book for my grandchildren. They love watching the construction vehicles working near my house!
May 31, 2017Nancy Luebke
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My grandson loves anything with wheels. He would enjoy this a lot.
May 31, 2017chery
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My grandsons would love this book. They have many if not all of the Llama Llama books.
May 31, 2017Lauralee Hensley
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I’m excited for the little excavator today because it is helping to make something many will enjoy A PARK!
May 31, 2017Rania R
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Yes, I’m excited. I know my kids will love this book !!!
May 31, 2017Julie Waldron
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Yes, I’m excited! We love reading and the little ones in my life would love this. 🙂
June 3, 2017Lisa Queen
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Yes! I am very excited. I would love this for my grandson. I know he would enjoy it so much! Thank you!
June 3, 2017Lisa Queen
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I help my daughter homeschool her three children. This would be a great addition to our growing library. Thanks!
June 4, 2017Rita M
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I have twin nephews who would be so excited to receive this… they are into cars, trucks & construction in a big way!
June 4, 2017tracee
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It looks like a really cute book. I’d love to read it to my niece.
June 5, 2017Lisa Queen
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My grandson loves books like this! He loves construction equipment right now.
June 6, 2017REBECCA STEPHEN
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my grandson wants me to win this book for him
June 7, 2017Jana Leah
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This looks like such a cute book. I know my nephew will love it.
June 7, 2017Lisa Queen
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This book is so exciting!
June 8, 2017Lisa Queen
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I love to read to my grandchildren.
June 9, 2017linda g
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Our summer reading program’s theme is building a better world – I think this would be a great addition to our collection!
June 10, 2017Stacy Renee
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My nephew would adore this since his dad works with heavy machinery and he knows all about them already!
June 11, 2017Lisa Queen
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I love summer reading for my grandchildren!
June 11, 2017REBECCA STEPHEN
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I love to win these great books for my grandchildren
June 13, 2017Karen Propes
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Great book to add to our library, see how others do their jobs.
June 13, 2017Lisa Queen
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The best part of books is that I can pass them down to each grandchild. Thanks!
June 13, 2017Lisa
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I’m excited about Little Excavator. I have family members who are the perfect ages for this book. This book has the look of one of the older, classic children’s stories.
June 13, 2017icefairy
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Sounds like a fun read for the little ones. Yes, I’m excited.
June 14, 2017Lisa Queen
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Great illustration!
June 14, 2017Lisa Queen
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Only 3 more days to see the winner!
June 15, 2017Anne Marie Carter
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My grandson would especially love this book! He is always digging for things and also building things. Dump trucks and other working trucks are his favorite!
June 15, 2017Sherry Ann Abrams
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My grandson knows the name of all construction heavy machines by heart! His father is a construction engineer. This is the PERFECT book for 3 year old,
June 15, 2017Reed Houston Hopkins!
Kacey
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I love this giveaway, my son LOVES all vehicles including contruction.
June 16, 2017REBECCA STEPHEN
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I just love these books for my family
June 16, 2017Lisa Queen
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Such a cute book!
June 16, 2017Susan P.
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The boys will love this book!
June 17, 2017