Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-K--Many young children are fascinated by trucks. They are big, have moving parts, and are usually noisy. Fairbank has written a book that children will find absolutely captivating, and something they will want to read repeatedly. Fairbank uses her talent of poetry to happily and inclusively tell the story of a neighborhood of young animals that wave hello and wish luck to the drivers of eight different trucks that come down their street, as they await their favorite truck of all, the ice cream truck, to arrive at 3:00 p.m. Fairbank's love of trucks and animals is evident by her words and expressed exquisitely by Runyan. A note about safety regarding children running into streets where drivers might not see them would be helpful, as would addressing that daily ice cream purchases may not be feasible or healthy for children. VERDICT Art and text are a perfect match that all picture book lovers, especially young children, will continuously enjoy.--Laura Ellis
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
A cast of critters as impatient as they are colorful yearn for frozen treats. In a neighborhood occupied by sweet-toothed beasties, the ice cream truck reigns supreme, but a lengthy roster of vehicles must first pass through this animal kingdom--a dump truck, mail truck, and fire truck, to name just a few. Trucks putter through town to onlookers' delight and disappointment, and spectators bid each one farewell and wish it good luck--all the while dreaming of the delectable goodies to come. Eagle-eyed readers will know when to expect the ice cream truck's advent, cleverly foreshadowed in the book's opening spread. While Runyan's work is pleasing in its simplicity, with characters rendered in bright watercolors and their homes and greenery depicted in appealing collages, Fairbank's story drags on a shade too long. Though transportation-loving tots will eagerly exclaim over the various vehicles, others will grow frustrated waiting for the titular truck to arrive. Those seeking to incorporate the book into a storytime may want to practice reading this one aloud first, as some of the verses feel a bit clunky. May try the patience of antsy little ones, though vehicle fans will be delighted.(Picture book. 3-5) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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