THE GREAT TRUCK SWITCHEROO

In this latest in the Adurable series, three pups learn how to cooperate by sharing their trucks and teaching one another.

When Ms. Polly tells puppies Cheddar, Dig Doug, and Puddles that they’ll be making snickerdoodles, the little dogs are eager to help out and taste test. Before they can have a nibble, Ms. Polly gives the pups an important task: “You must do busy work while I finish baking the cookies.” The job? Using one another’s trucks to move a pile of dirt across the road. They struggle at first with swapping vehicles and learning the maneuvers, but they eventually discover that if they help each other, they can get the job done and enjoy some cookies. Dogs and trucks are surefire toddler fodder, and Shea tells a relatable tale that children and adults will appreciate. Caregivers will get a kick out of a page filled with a barrage of preschooler-esque questions (“Are they done yet?” “I want to help!” “Are they done yet?”). With soft edges and anthropomorphized dogs, Won’s illustrations have tons of kid appeal. Most pages show the images against a white background, but the pages that really stand out are those with colorful backdrops. These irresistible pups demonstrate both the frustrations and benefits of collaboration with a friendly reminder that cooperation often leads to success. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A delightful tale of darling doggies who teach readers to work together while learning themselves.