Where's My T-R-U-C-K? by David Catrow

Beaumont, Karen. Where's my T-R-U-C-K? New York: Scholastic, 2011. 32p.

Karen Beaumont's rhyming text and David Catrow's humorous illustrations are a winning combination in this book about a boy named Tommy who cannot find his favorite toy. Use this book to discuss bad days, text-to-self connections, ideas for personal narratives, or normal human emotions. It could also serve as a lively addition to a rhyming skills unit. Just be prepared to stop frequently or to read it multiple times, as students will love to point out the funny details featured within each page's illustrations!