# Three Grumpy Trucks - Board Book

by **Todd Tarpley** (Author), **Guy Parker-Rees** (Illustrator)

**Trucks need a time-out in this board book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (_Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!_ and _Ten Tiny Toes_) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (_Giraffes Can't Dance_).**

_Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp!_ Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired . . . and hot . . . and hungry . . . . They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?

Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown will keep them giggling!

### Author Biography

**Todd Tarpley** is the author of _Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!_, _My Grandma's a Ninja_, _Ten Tiny Toes_, and _How About a Kiss for Me?_ He lives in New York City, and he invites you to visit him online at toddtarpley.com.  
**Guy Parker-Rees** has illustrated numerous books for children, including the bestselling sensation _Giraffes Can't Dance_. He lives in Brighton, England, and he invites you to visit him online at guyparkerrees.com.

**Number of Pages:** 26

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 6.9 x 6.9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** June 08, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Three Grumpy Trucks

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.1

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 7.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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