I would like to share a children’s book I received in exchange for this review. The children’s book is called Little Red (Little Red 1) by Will Hillenbrand. Inside this post are my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage off the purchases, you make.
When Charlie and I were #Homeschooling full-time you would have found Little Red (Little Red 1) inside in our #Homeschool Library. Since Charlie has graduated, I keep the book with my Christmas decorations and use the book to decorate our home during the Holidays.
I wish you could see the cover of the children’s book which has Little Red the cutest little truck on the cover of the book. I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t wait to dive into the story. David and Charlie were excited as well.
Charlie and I sat down to read Little Red (Little Red 1) this morning. While reading the story Charlie got up to go into the kitchen. I asked Charlie if something was wrong and he said mom isn’t that a truck like Pa would have liked. I could hear Charlie’s voice tearing up when I asked him if he meant David’s dad or my dad. Charlie said Papa which is my dad.
I let Charlie know my dad would have loved Little Red. Charlie said I wish I could find a truck like this. Charlie said mom if I could find a truck like Little Red when I turn 16 because you collect these trucks and you even have a Little Red truck don’t you mom? I let Charlie know I did have.
I reminded Charlie my red truck is most likely in my Christmas closet. I reminded Charlie he went down to his Grandmother Sherry’s; she would have a truck just like Little Red on her shelf because she collects trucks as well.
Charlie and I sat the book aside until David got home. Then we read the story as a family. Charlie and David were able to read the book without struggling. Charlie and David can’t wait to share the story of Little Red with his grandmother and his cousins. Although they will need to get their own book because this copy of Little Red is mine all mine.
Charlie said when we go see our Tree Lighting, we should take Little Red (Little Red 1) to read that night. I agree with Charlie. Although David says we should read Little Red (Little Red 1) when we begin decorating our own Christmas Tree. David is right as well. Because like Little Red Tree Lighting is the most important night of the year for my family. How about yours?
Charlie was surprised to find the driver of Little Red is a girl Katie. I thought that was cool. What do you think? Should it be a girl or a boy driving the truck and why? Even when the Snow starts Katie and Little Red are in the truck helping others like the Purple Delivery Van which I would like to have for myself, and I could set up my mobile office I’ve always wanted.
Charlie liked the Blue Calliope Car who ask for her help as his headlight isn’t working. Katie and Little Red help Blue Caliope Car get the headlights working. Then they go on their way. Did you hear the Green Fire Truck say I’m stuck.
Can you guess what happens next? They stop to help the Green Fire Truck next. Now, look there is a Yellow Popcorn Wagon with a flat tire. Katie and Little Red help fix the flat. David said he wishes he had the Popcorn Truck which didn’t surprise me.
Next Katie and Little Red see an Orange Utility Truck who ran out of gas. Little Red and Katie to the rescue again. As they help the truck get gas so he can finish his journey. Can you guess what Katie and Little Red find next ..
A Shiny Silver Sleigh with a broken hitch. Kate and Little Red fix the hitch. Then the sleigh goes on his way. It looks like there day is almost gone. But here comes the Snow around Tiny Town as the Tree goes up up up.
Now it’s time to put the Christmas Tree up. I want to help put the Tree up. Don’t you? The lights came on. Hip Hip Hooray!! The day is done and everyone got to see the tree get light. Isn’t that awesome? Don’t you wish you had been there because I do.
Charlie and I discussed how Little Red (Little Red 1) could be used in a #Homeschool Class and how this book should be in every Library in schools and also Public Libraries because it’s the perfect storybook for children of all ages and adults will enjoy the story as well as the illustrations just like my family did.
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About the book:
The annual tree-lighting is one of the most beloved nights of the year. But a snowstorm has blanketed the streets and made it difficult for the community to get around.
Enter Little Red! A cute-as-a-button pickup truck with a mighty spirit and a heart of gold. Little Red will stop at nothing to help his neighbors—the show must go on!
For fans of Katy and the Big Snow, meet everyone’s hero, Little Red—a pick-up truck with a mighty spirit and a heart of gold. He’s determined to help his many vehicle friends in this winter holiday offering that includes foil on the cover!
Meet the Author: Will Hillenbrand
A celebrated author and illustrator whose published works include over seventy five books for young readers. In addition to his own self-illustrated titles, he has illustrated the works of writers and resellers, including Verna Aardema, Judy Sierra, Margery Cuyler, Judith St. George, Phyllis Root, Jane Yolen, Karma Wilson, Maureen Wright, Daniel Pinkwater, and Jane Hillenbrand. Will has lived almost all his life in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was the youngest of four boys. He now lives in Terrace Park.
Will has been the illustrator and author in residence at Kent State University and the Art Academy of Cincinnati.
Once you finish reading Little Red and sharing the book with your friends and family then you should check out the rest of the Authors books at:
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
