Title: Big Rig
Author: Jamie A. Swenson
Illustrated by Ned Young
Pub. Date: February 4, 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4231-6330-5
Price: $16.99
Big Rig shares the story of Frankie, a friendly big rig or known to others as a semi truck. Frankie takes us along on a big job he has to do. He makes lots of fun sound effects throughout the story, even suffering a blowout while on his journey. My kids liked hearing what Frankie would sound like. My oldest (pictured above reading to her siblings) was fun to watch as she told the story to her brother and sister. My oldest is seven.
Big Rig is actually published by Disney. I did not realize they made books beyond those featuring the characters from their movies.
The illustrations by Ned Young are very cute. With the vehicles having eyes, it reminds me a bit of Cars, which my son can’t get enough of. He is a fan of Big Rig too. This title is suggested for children ages 3-5. It was a hit with my three-year-old and five-year-old. Big Rig is also a great title for early reading.
About the Author and Illustrator:
Jamie A. Swenson received her MFA from Hamline University. She works as an early literacy storyteller and librarian at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville, Wisconsin where she shares fabulous books with children and adults. Jamie lives with her husband, two daughters, two dogs, and one lazy cat. Jamie would love to go on a trip with a big rig like Frankie—URRRRNNNT-URRRRNNNT! Cruise on over to her website www.jamieaswenson.com.
Ned Young is a self-taught painter and illustrator whose work has been published on a variety of merchandise, including prints, calendars, puzzles, mugs, and greeting cards. He is the author and illustrator of the Zoomer series. He lives in Brigham City, Utah. Visit him at www.nedyoung.blogspot.com.
Disclosure: I received a copy of Big Rig to review. No other compensation was received. The thoughts and feelings expressed are my own.
