Little Blue Truck's Valentine, written by Alice Schertle, reviewed by Judy Hauser

Summary: Preschool aged children will love this book. The Little Blue Truck delivers several Valentine cards to friends like Hen, Pig and Horse. The vivid, cute illustrations by Jill McElmurry colorfully fill the thick, board pages. Little Blue Truck delivers more and more Valentine cards and wonders if, perhaps, friends will reciprocate. But, alas, as he delivers his cards to friends he does not receive cards in return. When Little Blue Truck arrives at his home his friends surprise him with a large Valentine card. The story and illustrations are both cute and will probably be popular with very young children. The sturdy book would make a nice Valentine's Day gift and a fun read aloud. The theme would also be good for discussing expectations and friendships. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: This would, of course, be a great preschool book for Valentine's Day. It is a also a good story about friendship and expectations.