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  • Published: 7 November 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593528426
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 28
  • RRP: $19.99

Merry Christmas, Red Truck




The creators of the beloved board book, Red Truck, are back for a heartwarming Christmas story.

From the creators of the beloved Red Truck comes a heartwarming Christmas story for babies and toddlers who love cars and trucks! The perfect holiday read-aloud for growing minds!

★ “A well-crafted text spiced with sound effects… highly recommended for reading aloud.”—Booklist (starred review), on Red Truck

On Christmas Eve in wind and snow,
Red Truck’s lights blink and glow.

It's Christmas Eve, but not everyone can make it home to celebrate. With icy roads, heavy flurries, and piles of snow, driving in this weather can be dangerous! Luckily, Red Truck, wrapped in festive lights, is on the job to make sure everyone gets home to spend Christmas with their families. Follow along as Red Truck navigates the slippery streets to rescue trapped vehicles and save the day. But even strong trucks need help sometimes!

Complete with visually appealing illustrations, and simple, rhyming text, this charming holiday story is perfect for reading aloud.

  • Published: 7 November 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593528426
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 28
  • RRP: $19.99

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Praise for Merry Christmas, Red Truck

Praise for Blue Boat:
"Readers who are entertaining dreams of captaining a ship someday will celebrate the brave efforts of this 'rough, tough tugboat.'" --Publishers Weekly

"With plenty of sound effects and opportunities for call-and-response, this will be a spirited pick for one-on-one or group storytime." --Booklist

Yellow Copter:
"This follow-up of sorts by the author-illustrator team behind Red Truck brings the same smooth rhyming and appealing, curvy art to another gently thrilling tale of danger averted." --The New York Times

"A good choice for young transportation lovers." --Kirkus Reviews

"The vivid yellow of Copter stands out against pale blue skies, like a warming sun on a beautiful blue day. Toddlers will enjoy this story of a hero and a helper." --School Library Journal

"Hamilton's enthusiastic rhymes and declarations shine when the book is read aloud...The rescue itself feels more like an adventure than a truly dangerous situation." --Publishers Weekly



Red Truck:
*"With a well-crafted text spiced with sound effects, this appealing picture book is highly recommended for reading aloud to the truck-loving crowd." --Booklist, starred review

"Will draw young listeners in and make them right at home." --Kirkus Reviews