Monday, October 13, 2025

That's My Truck by Dr. Becky Kennedy and Joanie Stone - ADVISABLE

That's My Truck by Dr. Becky Kennedy, illustrated by Joanie Stone. PICTURE BOOK. Macmillan, 2025. $20. 9781250326959

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SOME

When Charlie sees his sister playing with his favorite truck, he gets upset and hits her. His mom steps in and gently reminds him that hitting is wrong, reassuring Charlie that he’s a good kid who’s just having a hard moment. She helps him calm down and guides him to play kindly with his sister.

The author is a clinical psychologist who writes books to help teach parents skills to raise good kids. The message about how to handle hitting is well presented.

The characters are white.

Reviewer: A. Snow, Librarian



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