Summary: A young boy imagines himself to be different types of trucks as he plays in the sand. Good book to use with Toddler or Preschool story time. One of my favorites! I dig my handinto the sand, my scooper hand. Dig. Dig. Dig. Lift, turn, tip. I am...a backhoe. Bright, bold illustrations. Text encourages children to move like the truck and also to guess what truck the author is talking about. Good for children to participate with during the read aloud. Themes: trucks, movement Good to use with: Roadwork and Demolition by Sally Sutton, Tip Tip, Dig Dig by Emma Garcia, Trucks: Whizz Zoom Rumble by Hubble, Smash Crash by Scieszka, The Ugly Truckling by Gordon Good to use with From Head to Toe by Eric Carle - books that inspire movement A perfect book for toddlers who love trucks, this book invitingly combines imaginative play and real trucks. The little boy plays pretending to be a backhoe, a bulldozer, a roller, a flatbed truck, and more. As he plays, he describes what he is doing and then the reader gets to guess what kind of truck he is pretending to be. Printed on thick paper with bright, clear illustrations, this book is a welcome addition to even the most crowded of truck shelves.Written in simple rhymes that have a gentle rhythm, children will enjoy guessing what truck the boy is pretending to be. The digital art is simple and welcoming as well, especially for the youngest children who will quickly be able to “read” this book to themselves. Done in rich and deep colors, the illustrations will work well with a group, thanks to the clarity of the illustrations. Ideal for toddler story time or for sharing one-on-one, this book is sure to find an audience in your library. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
What do You think about I Am A Backhoe (2010)?
Great for those little boys who can't get enough construction/truck books.
—Salamander5000
Nice, simple, active book about child who acts out a variety of trucks.
—hire123
Good book to get toddlers active with the story.
—Leilani
