Bulldozer Friends
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- $21.99
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- $21.99
Publisher Description
Oliver and Annie love to play trucks together at preschool in Bulldozer Friends, part of Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha's bestselling Truck picture book series that includes: Digger Man, Fire Engine Man, and Train Man.
At school, Oliver loves to play trucks with his friend Annie. They use their favorite bulldozer to dig tunnels, carve moats around the castle, and build bridges—just like a real construction crew. This action-packed companion story introduces a female character and is anchored in a diverse classroom setting. It’s perfect for children who love imaginative adventures.
Christy Ottaviano Books
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Employing simple narration and uncomplicated acrylic illustrations in their follow-up to Digger Man, Zimmerman and Clemesha present a childlike snapshot of a play-filled day at preschool. Told from the perspective of a light-skinned, brown-haired boy named Oliver, the book opens with a cheerful scene of the school's variously inclusive students being greeted by their teacher. After Oliver meets up with his friend Annie, a dark-skinned girl sporting pigtail puffs, the two enjoy typical preschool activities: making art, dressing up, and having a snack. When it's time to head outside, the best buds play with construction vehicles together, seamlessly cooperating and sharing: "I like to dig with Annie. We are a team. We work together like a real construction crew," declares Oliver, self-described "Bulldozer Man." The illustrations turn fantastical as the two are featured in the driver seats of their vehicles, digging, tunneling, and building in a landscape of dinosaurs and castles. When it's finally time to say goodbye, the slice-of-life tale concludes with a celebration of friendship, making for a mild read that embodies school goings-on and communal play. Ages 2 6.
