Bulldozer's Christmas Dig

(Hardback)

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A very little bulldozer digs up a most unexpected Christmas gift for his friends at the construction site in this holly jolly third book in the Bulldozer series from award-winning author Candace Fleming and Caldecott Medalist Eric Rohmann.

Its Christmas Eve, and Dump Truck is carryingcarryingcarrying garland.
Digger Truck is stringingstringingstringing lights.
Crane Truck is liftingliftinglifting wreaths.
And Bulldozer is worryingworryingworrying.

He doesnt have any presents for his friendsnot one! And time is running out. Does he need a Christmas miracle, or just a little ingenuity, and some digging, digging, digging

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The little yellow Bulldozer with his entourage of animal friends is a likable character whose plight children will relate to and whose noncommercial solution is a model for creative youngsters to take as inspiration. Best for wrapping a message of giving within a truck-loving package full of sound effects.

Extremely simple and rather sweet. -- Kirkus Reviews * September 1, 2021 *
Its Christmas Eve, and Bulldozer is worried: He didnt have any presents for his friends. Not one. He sees an old tire sticking out of the snow: I wonder what other treasures are under there With his playful cat friends from Bulldozer Helps Out (rev. 7/17) as company, he digs and digs, amassing an impressive pile of salvage. Hes discouraged at first, then inspired: Through the swirling, whirling, / twinkling snowflakes, he thought he saw / Was it / Could it be Poking, pushing, nudging his creation into shape, Bulldozer brings his vision to life. A string of lights and a large gearwheel at the top complete the surprise. Flemings warmhearted story and Rohmanns bold relief block print illustrations are both full of treasures. -- Horn Book Magazine * November/December 2021 *
PreS-Gr 2Its Christmas Eve, and all Bulldozer wants is to find some treasures to share with his friends [] However, all he finds was junk. The more he scrapes, the more junk he uncoversor so he thinks. Much to his surprise, Bulldozer discovers a real treasure that leaves his friends awestruck. Fleming and Rohmanns newest installment of the Bulldozer series offers young readers a subtle message about finding the beauty in the unexpected and the wonders of friendship. Bold black outlines and primary colors make this story perfect for reading aloud. Maegen Rose, Rye Country Day Sch., NY -- School Library Journal * November 1, 2021 *

Author Bio

Candace Fleming is the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, includingthe Bulldozer books;Ben Franklins Almanac,an ALA Notable Book and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, as well asMuncha! Muncha! Muncha!,and Sibert Medal honoreesThe Honeybee, andThe Giant Squid. She lives in a suburb of Chicago.

Eric Rohmann is the Caldecott Medalwinning illustratorofMy Friend Rabbitand received a Caldecott Honor forTime Flies. He has both written and illustrated numerous books for children, includingBulldozers Big Day,Honeybee,andBulldozers Christmas Dig, all written by Candace Fleming. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois. Find out more at EricRohmann.com.