![]() And the images are as fun as they are gorgeous: Savage's vehicles exude a Golden Book sweetness, while his city scenes have both a crisp stylishness and an emotional punch. What starts out as somewhat of a concept book about different truck types becomes so much more. When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. Other Editions of This Title: Board book () Description. ![]() List Price: 15.99 Individual store prices may vary. ![]() ![]() Supertruck is a great picture book for young readers. Stephen Savage, Stephen Savage (Illustrator) Hardcover. Where could he be?" Savage's take on the superhero myth is terrific: there's no bullying or teasing of the garbage truck, which makes his Supertruck transformation a triumph pure and simple. Supertruck by Stephen Savage I’m happy to be sharing Stephen Savage ‘s Supertruck (2015, Roaring Brook Press) 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book with you today. He "digs out the whole city" (as well as his snazzier counterparts), only to disappear without waiting for thanks: "The next morning, the trucks wonder about the mighty truck who saved them. ![]() But the nebbishy, bespectacled garbage truck? He's not only colorless, "He just collects the trash." Of course, Clark Kent flew under the radar, too and, sure enough, when a blizzard hits, that very same garbage truck emerges from his garage as the snow-plowing Supertruck. In a city "full of brave trucks," writes Savage (Little Tug), the green bucket truck, red fire truck, and blue tow truck spend their days rescuing this and fixing that, all with can-do smiles. ![]()
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