Little Blue Truck books in order

The Little Blue Truck series by Alice Schertle follows a friendly blue pickup truck and his animal friends through seasonal adventures and everyday lessons.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Little Blue Truck 2008 Alice Schertle Buy
2 Little Blue Truck Leads the Way 2009 Alice Schertle Buy
3 Little Blue Truck Farm Sticker Fun! 2013 Alice Schertle Buy
4 Little Blue Truck’s Christmas 2014 Alice Schertle Buy
5 Little Blue Truck’s Beep-Along Book 2015 Alice Schertle Buy
6 Little Blue Truck’s Halloween 2016 Alice Schertle Buy
7 Little Blue Truck’s Springtime 2018 Alice Schertle Buy
8 Good Night, Little Blue Truck 2019 Alice Schertle Buy
9 Little Blue Truck’s Valentine 2020 Alice Schertle Buy
10 Time for School, Little Blue Truck 2021 Alice Schertle Buy
11 What Do You Say, Little Blue Truck? 2021 Alice Schertle Buy
12 Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend 2022 Alice Schertle Buy
13 Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Padded Board Book 2022 Alice Schertle Buy

The Little Blue Truck series is one of the best-selling picture book franchises in recent American publishing. The original book, published in 2008 with illustrations by Jill McElmurry, tells the story of a small, friendly blue truck who helps a large dump truck that is stuck in the mud after all the other animals pitch in. The simple rhyming text, animal sounds, and message about being helpful struck a chord with young readers and their parents.

Since then, the series has expanded to include seasonal titles like Little Blue Truck’s Christmas, Little Blue Truck’s Halloween, and Little Blue Truck’s Valentine, as well as board book editions, sticker books, and interactive formats. The core appeal stays the same across all the books: Little Blue is kind, cheerful, and always willing to help, and the stories reinforce basic social lessons without being preachy. For many families, Little Blue Truck is the first book their children ask for by name.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Little Blue Truck series?

There are thirteen books in the Little Blue Truck series, published between 2008 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Little Blue Truck series?

The first book in the Little Blue Truck series is Little Blue Truck, published in 2008.

Why is Little Blue Truck so popular with young children?

Little Blue Truck appeals to toddlers and preschoolers through its simple rhyming text, animal sounds they can repeat, bright illustrations, and a clear moral about friendliness and helping others. The truck format also taps into young children’s natural fascination with vehicles.

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