Little Excavator
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From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart! Here come the BIG RIGS rolling down the street. Thumpa-thumpa bumpa-bumpa BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! There's Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They're ready to transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all? Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small? Anna Dewdney's signature rhyming text and inviting illustrations make this a perfect read aloud for for fans of things that go! Review: Little E’s the Best - This book is good and beautiful. I’m still small like Little E and I try to help whenever I can just like Little E! Review: Great book for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to help grown-ups! - Highly recommended - by the author of the “Llama Llama” books (which my grandchildren also love). My 2-year-old grandson has been asking me to read this at least once a day since we received it a couple of months ago, and his 3 3/4-year-old sister also enjoys it. It’s a cute story about Little Excavator who tries to help the big excavator and other big machines as they clear an empty lot and plant trees for a new park. The children LOVE the rhythm of the sing-song phrases that are on most pages, like “Thumpa-thumpa, bumpa-bumpa, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!” My grandson makes his best attempt at saying the first part of the phrases, then exuberantly punches his fist in the air with each “BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!” "SMASH! SMASH! SMASH!" or “GO! GO! GO!” I'm so sad to learn that the author died; I'm sorry for her family and friends, and for all the young children that won't be able to read any more of her wonderful books. The stories, rhythms, and illustrations are fantastic.
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,901 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #41 in Children's Books on Cars, Trucks & Buses #74 in Children's Self-Esteem Books #78 in Children's New Experiences Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 2,239 Reviews |
M**S
Little E’s the Best
This book is good and beautiful. I’m still small like Little E and I try to help whenever I can just like Little E!
K**E
Great book for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to help grown-ups!
Highly recommended - by the author of the “Llama Llama” books (which my grandchildren also love). My 2-year-old grandson has been asking me to read this at least once a day since we received it a couple of months ago, and his 3 3/4-year-old sister also enjoys it. It’s a cute story about Little Excavator who tries to help the big excavator and other big machines as they clear an empty lot and plant trees for a new park. The children LOVE the rhythm of the sing-song phrases that are on most pages, like “Thumpa-thumpa, bumpa-bumpa, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!” My grandson makes his best attempt at saying the first part of the phrases, then exuberantly punches his fist in the air with each “BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!” "SMASH! SMASH! SMASH!" or “GO! GO! GO!” I'm so sad to learn that the author died; I'm sorry for her family and friends, and for all the young children that won't be able to read any more of her wonderful books. The stories, rhythms, and illustrations are fantastic.
D**N
Awesome!
I got this book in Amazon's book club for my little girls age 18m and 3yrs. We go to library and they have tons of board books from misc used sales, but I joined book club because I wanted quality books everyone would like and enjoy. I would have NEVER picked this book for them if I came across it, but it was a 100% instant LOVE of theirs and became a quick FAVORITE of all of ours. I am so pleased and would recommend this book for anyone. It is fun read, has a great story and pictures, and best of all has a great message. Its 5 stars all the way around. I am very thankful we received this book as we would have missed out on all the fun if I hadn't joined the book club. The other book for the month was, "Where Do Steam Trains Sleep At Night?" This too was a great book! Thank you very much.
P**6
My grandsons favorite and mine to read to all of my grandchildren!
This is my grandsons favorite book and mine to read to him. The words have a beat that all of my grandchildren live and smile too, they love the graphics and we all play I spy with the pictures. We talk about feelings and how everyone has special powers! Love this book
T**!
So much fun.
I am a nanny, all boys so far. This is hands down the most engaging, fun to read, interactive book for 1-3 year olds. I buy it for each child and all are crazy about it!
M**D
My sons all time favorite book
My son is almost 2.5 years old and since he was 2 this has been his favorite book by far. We read this every single day, and honestly it’s cute and an easy read so I am not bothered by that like I was with books prior. It’s very catchy, great graphics, and rhymes so it’s a fun read. I wish it came in a board book but otherwise no complaints. Little E is such a loveable character!
K**I
The cutest excavator book :)
My son loves this book!! We checked it out from the library so often I finally decided to buy it.
M**.
My Grandsons Love It
Great author. Great illustrator. Great book.
F**J
Cute toddler story
Great story, awesome illustrations Perfect for toddler age children or younger with simple rhyming sentences and a cute story!
T**I
Get this for your toddler
Great little story book, and beautifully illustrated. Well loved by my 2 year old who just loves excavators!
A**A
Five Stars
Beautiful rhymes and fun pictures for little diggers.
A**R
Lovely story and artwork
Great artwork, rhyme, story and lesson. My 2yo has the whole thing memorized!
M**N
Great book
Great book
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