Pete's Party (Jon Scieszka's Trucktown Series) Book

There's a party at Pete's, and Jack and Gabriella are invited! How will they get there? They'll follow the signs, straight to Pete's party!

Children's Literature

Whenever I see Jon Scieszka's name on a book, I know it is going to be fun. This prolific author of children's books has written such classics as The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and the "Timewarp Trio" series. Now he moves into the world of preschool and kindergarten with a fun new series called "Ready to Roll" from Simon and Schuster. This first level one title in the series is a fast moving, raucous adventure. Two trucks are going to a party but you are never quite sure they will make it. Most of the words appear on realistic road signs, making this a great book not only for adults reading with children but for kindergarten and preschool kids to explore on their own. Mr. Scieszka and his fellow "mechanics" (designers) have created a great new series for young children and an accompanying website (http://www.behindthepulse.com/trucktown/homepage.php) full of resources and downloads for kids, parents, teachers, and librarians. Complementary coloring and activities books with the same colorful characters are available in print. Overall, this is not just an introduction to a new book but a wealth of thematic resources for use at home or at school. Reviewer: Cathy Puett Miller