Disclosure: I received a free copy of the book. Opinions shared are mine.

There was a time when plastic monster trucks, cranes, and tractors littered my floor all over the house. Those days are gone now, and I really do miss them as much as people told me I would. Kids grow up so quickly! If you have a sweet little one at home, enjoy their energy and find books that appeal to their interests. Thunder Trucks is adorable!

I love the cute rhymes included in this easy read. The text is bouncy and fun, full of sensory language including onomatopoeia. Kids will enjoy the bright illustrations, too!

About the Book:

Title: THUNDER TRUCKS 

Author: Cheryl Klein, Katy Beebe, & Mike Boldt (Illustrations)

Pub. Date: September 10, 2018

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 40

Was that a flash of lightning? A rumble of thunder?

Better get ready–there’s a new crew in town!

As Bulldozer piles up clouds and Tanker Truck hauls the rain, the whole Thunder Truck gang works together to build a tremendous storm.

Brimming with energy and fun, this cheerful bedtime story is perfect for snuggling, no matter the weather.

About Cheryl:

Cheryl Klein’s first book, The Commuters: A Novel of Intersections, won City Works Press’ Ben Reitman Award. Her novel Lilac Mines was published by Manic D Press in 2009. She writes and edits for MUTHA Magazine (muthamagazine.com) and blogs about the intersection of life, art, and carbohydrates at breadandbread.blogspot.com.

About Katy:

I love books — reading them, holding them, even smelling them! Growing up in the Midwest, my family would spend summers at our local public library. Later, I was lucky enough to study at the medieval University of Oxford, where there are so many books that you can catch their scent rising up from vents in the sidewalks.

I now teach medieval history at the University of Texas at Arlington, and I incorporate the history of books and “book making” into my classes whenever I can. As you might be able to tell from my books (there are more to come after Brother Hugo and the Bear!), I also love to share this history with younger readers, as well.

About Mike:

Mike Boldt has been my name

for quite a few years.

Some people call me an Author / Illustrator.

I’ve been called worse.

I still enjoy cartoons.

I like ice cream a lot.

I‘ve drawn since I was young.

I read (picture) books.

I like to write & draw them too.

I’m amazed and grateful every day this is my job.

Clients have included: Disney/Hyperion, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury, Scholastic Canada, Fisher-Price/Mattel, Highlights, Owl Magazine, Design+ Communication, Please Touch Museum, Alberta Winter Games, Pro-Ed, Launch Kidz, & Alberta Conservation Magazine.