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    Little Excavator, by Anna Dewdney | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Picture Books
    Little Excavator
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    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 ExcavatorLittle 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:

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    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.

    Little Excavator Tour Schedule

    Little-E-Blog-Tour
    Week One:
    May 22 – Homeschool 4 Life
    May 23 – Inspiration Laboratories
    May 24 – The Plot Bunny
    May 25 – A Story a Day
    May 26 – The Children’s Book Review
    Week Two:
    May 29 – Quiet in the Chaos
    May 30 – Here’s to Happy Endings
    May 31 – Margie’s Must Reads
    June 1 – Confessions of a Book Addict
    June 2 – Gypsy Road
    Week Three:
    June 5 – A Peace of Mind
    June 6 – Books and Giggles
    June 7 – Wandering Bark Books
    June 8 – Bea’s Book Nook
    June 9 – Read-At-Home Mom
    Week Four:
    June 12 – My Storytime Corner
    June 13 – A Rup Life
    June 14 – Pirates n’ Pixie Dust
    June 15 – Swoony Boys Podcast
    June 16 – Good Books & Good Wine

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    Anna Dewdney Book Spotlight Construction Rhyming Text Trucks Viking Books for Young Readers
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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    51 Comments

    1. Carl on May 27, 2017 9:25 am

      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

      Reply
    2. Carol Luciano on May 27, 2017 10:05 am

      :). My youngest grandson just got a new excavator. This is perfect. Thanks so much.

      Reply
    3. Diane Richards on May 27, 2017 12:59 pm

      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!

      Reply
    4. John Smith on May 27, 2017 4:22 pm

      “Are you excited for LITTLE EXCAVATOR?! Share your excitement on today’s participating blog’s tour post.” It sounds very interesting!

      Reply
    5. icefairy on May 27, 2017 10:42 pm

      Yes, I’m excited. I’m sure the boys will love this.

      Reply
    6. Renee Rousseau on May 28, 2017 7:36 pm

      I am excited for LITTLE EXCAVATOR, my grandson Kaiden will love it.

      Reply
    7. Susan P. on May 28, 2017 8:27 pm

      My boys love trucks and construction vehicles of all kinds and would love this book.

      Reply
    8. Samantha Jackson on May 28, 2017 10:35 pm

      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.

      Reply
    9. Karen Propes on May 29, 2017 1:46 am

      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.

      Reply
    10. Diane Sabatini on May 29, 2017 3:48 am

      I am and I know my little guy will be too.

      Reply
    11. Tina on May 29, 2017 5:14 am

      This looks like a cute book. I can’t wait to read it to our granddaughter. she will love it.

      Reply
    12. Raymond Stone on May 29, 2017 6:31 am

      In it to WIN it! Thank You!!!

      Reply
    13. Carrie Lancon on May 29, 2017 9:02 am

      My boys would love this book they are into trucks and construction equipment .

      Reply
    14. Vanessa on May 29, 2017 12:36 pm

      Would like to win for my nephews!

      Reply
    15. Kelly Brooks on May 29, 2017 4:12 pm

      My kids would love this!

      Reply
    16. REBECCA STEPHEN on May 30, 2017 9:39 am

      my grandson wants to read this book

      Reply
    17. rosemary on May 31, 2017 8:35 am

      wow

      Reply
    18. Nancy on May 31, 2017 8:42 am

      Kids love big machines. This looks like a book kids will enjoy.

      Reply
    19. Sarah Maury Swan on May 31, 2017 10:14 am

      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.

      Reply
    20. Pam Flynn on May 31, 2017 12:13 pm

      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.

      Reply
    21. Linda on May 31, 2017 1:32 pm

      This looks like the perfect book for my grandchildren. They love watching the construction vehicles working near my house!

      Reply
    22. Nancy Luebke on May 31, 2017 1:33 pm

      My grandson loves anything with wheels. He would enjoy this a lot.

      Reply
    23. chery on May 31, 2017 7:31 pm

      My grandsons would love this book. They have many if not all of the Llama Llama books.

      Reply
    24. Lauralee Hensley on May 31, 2017 9:33 pm

      I’m excited for the little excavator today because it is helping to make something many will enjoy A PARK!

      Reply
    25. Rania R on May 31, 2017 10:57 pm

      Yes, I’m excited. I know my kids will love this book !!!

      Reply
    26. Julie Waldron on June 3, 2017 7:00 am

      Yes, I’m excited! We love reading and the little ones in my life would love this. 🙂

      Reply
    27. Lisa Queen on June 3, 2017 2:03 pm

      Yes! I am very excited. I would love this for my grandson. I know he would enjoy it so much! Thank you!

      Reply
    28. Lisa Queen on June 4, 2017 2:33 pm

      I help my daughter homeschool her three children. This would be a great addition to our growing library. Thanks!

      Reply
    29. Rita M on June 4, 2017 7:31 pm

      I have twin nephews who would be so excited to receive this… they are into cars, trucks & construction in a big way!

      Reply
    30. tracee on June 5, 2017 9:47 pm

      It looks like a really cute book. I’d love to read it to my niece.

      Reply
    31. Lisa Queen on June 6, 2017 8:55 pm

      My grandson loves books like this! He loves construction equipment right now.

      Reply
    32. REBECCA STEPHEN on June 7, 2017 5:30 am

      my grandson wants me to win this book for him

      Reply
    33. Jana Leah on June 7, 2017 10:01 pm

      This looks like such a cute book. I know my nephew will love it.

      Reply
    34. Lisa Queen on June 8, 2017 1:18 pm

      This book is so exciting!

      Reply
    35. Lisa Queen on June 9, 2017 8:22 pm

      I love to read to my grandchildren.

      Reply
    36. linda g on June 10, 2017 3:42 pm

      Our summer reading program’s theme is building a better world – I think this would be a great addition to our collection!

      Reply
    37. Stacy Renee on June 11, 2017 5:36 am

      My nephew would adore this since his dad works with heavy machinery and he knows all about them already!

      Reply
    38. Lisa Queen on June 11, 2017 11:35 am

      I love summer reading for my grandchildren!

      Reply
    39. REBECCA STEPHEN on June 13, 2017 4:38 am

      I love to win these great books for my grandchildren

      Reply
    40. Karen Propes on June 13, 2017 8:19 am

      Great book to add to our library, see how others do their jobs.

      Reply
    41. Lisa Queen on June 13, 2017 10:51 am

      The best part of books is that I can pass them down to each grandchild. Thanks!

      Reply
    42. Lisa on June 13, 2017 5:54 pm

      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.

      Reply
    43. icefairy on June 14, 2017 6:05 am

      Sounds like a fun read for the little ones. Yes, I’m excited.

      Reply
    44. Lisa Queen on June 14, 2017 7:26 pm

      Great illustration!

      Reply
    45. Lisa Queen on June 15, 2017 9:24 am

      Only 3 more days to see the winner!

      Reply
    46. Anne Marie Carter on June 15, 2017 1:45 pm

      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!

      Reply
    47. Sherry Ann Abrams on June 15, 2017 9:03 pm

      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,
      Reed Houston Hopkins!

      Reply
    48. Kacey on June 16, 2017 7:38 am

      I love this giveaway, my son LOVES all vehicles including contruction.

      Reply
    49. REBECCA STEPHEN on June 16, 2017 2:29 pm

      I just love these books for my family

      Reply
    50. Lisa Queen on June 16, 2017 7:35 pm

      Such a cute book!

      Reply
    51. Susan P. on June 17, 2017 11:33 pm

      The boys will love this book!

      Reply
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