LITTLE BLUE TRUCK'S VALENTINE is a sweet holiday read that follows Little Blue and friends on Valentine's Day. Enjoy a book that depicts true friendship. Toad doesn’t get a card, but seems to be a key member of how the story ends. I think it a good lesson that shows the ups and downs of emotions.įIFTH - Is more of a question, what about the Toad? I’ve only read three Little Blue Truck stories (as of the writing of this) so there may be backstory I’m unaware of between Toad and Little Blue. He also personally delivers the cards showing his willingness to meet his friends where they are.įOURTH - I like that the story acknowledges the emotions of hope at the beginning, the joy of delivering the cards, and the sadness of not getting any cards along the way. This shows he put a lot of thought and effort into each card and how it would be received by his friends. For he has gotten the perfect valentine cards for each of his friends. THIRD - Little Blue shows that he cherishes his friendships and that he knows his friends. However, I think that is negated by my next point. Who doesn’t? There is a hint that he is giving cards so that he will receive some. SECOND - I enjoy the honesty of Little Blue at the beginning where it is revealed that he hopes to receive valentine cards on this special day. Word choice is fun and makes a delightful story.

I really enjoy reading this one aloud because it has a cadence that is consistent beginning to end. There are five aspects I admire about this book:įIRST - the rhyming flows effortlessly.

This is frequently read in our home, a favorite of both parents and children.

The little blue truck valentine