Little Lunch Truck
By (Author) Charles Beyl
St Martin's Press
St Martin's Press
14th September 2021
United States
General
Fiction
Hardback
32
Width 211mm, Height 264mm, Spine 10mm
330g
Little Lunch Truck loves to bring Chef Nina's food all around town. He's especially excited to visit the construction site with all the amazing trucks, diggers, and cranes. But he's also shy, and a little worried. Will the other trucks like him Vehicle-loving readers will appreciate this story about acceptance and community, featuring so many TRUCKS!
In his solo debut, Beyl's precise lines and bright colors make Little Lunch Truck's route fun to follow and cater to the fussiest truck fan, while the text exudes cheerful empathy for anyone who's felt the urge to hang back in unfamiliar settings. --Publishers Weekly
This is a natural pick for the vehicle-loving crowd, but readers will also appreciate the reassuring message that while new, unfamiliar experiences can be daunting, they can be rewarding, too--and sometimes lead to new friends. --Booklist
This debut tells the story of a shy, anthropomorphized food truck and its owner. ...sure to delight vehicle lovers while at the same time touching on the challenges of new experiences. A sweet story of community and things that go. --School Library Journal
Charles Beyl studied Fine Art and Graphic Design at Washington State University, and taught for many years at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. His art has appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising. He now lives in Sugar Land, Texas, and teaches at the University of Houston in their Digital Media Department. Little Lunch Truck is his picture book debut as author and illustrator. www.charlesbeyl.com