This elementary grade-schooler is playful, curious, mischievous, adorable and has four wheels -- that's Monsty, the Monster truck! He is an only child who lives with his parents and has amazing friends and helpful neighbors. His adventures often take him to interesting places, but sometimes get him in trouble. When little Monsty, the truck is stuck in the apple tree while playing on the slide in his backyard, it is up to his family and friends to rescue him - His dad, the big building Construction Truck who built the wooden slide for him, his Mom the Pretty Pink Monster Truck who makes delicious Apple Pies, Mr. Van the Minivan who is a retired Kindergarten School Teacher, and a Fire Truck named Red Freddie who has a long ladder and flashing lights. Can any one of them find a way to get him unstuck, or do they have to work as a team to rescue this little blue truck?
Do you have a little girl or the boy who dreamt of fire trucks, monster trucks, building construction trucks, vans, and buses? Do they like motor sports like Monster Jam and Car Racing, counting cars as they go by? Does the idea of going camping, exploring nature, playing outdoors, or climbing trees in springtime and summer get them excited? Do they have a little toy called Monsty or an Apple Tree in the backyard? Monsty, the Monster Truck, Stuck in the Apple Tree is one book that will be a winner with them.
This book subtly weaves in the Diversity in our society in terms of age, looks, and skills and how working together, building upon the very characteristics that make us different, can help find creative and spontaneous solutions to problems. Togetherness, Teamwork, Empathy, and Gratitude are other values that you can discuss with your little ones as you read the story.
