Book Details

Clarion Books/Harper Collins (September 12, 2023)
ISBN 9780063296152

Ho! Ho! Ho! Tow Truck Joe

By June Sobel
Illustrated by Patrick Corrigan

DESCRIPTION

Get into gear for some Christmas cheer! Tow Truck Joe and his pup, Patch, are on a roll to help every car and truck in Motor City celebrate. Find merry surprises around every turn—and under every flap—of this festive novelty book.

The friendly Tow Truck Joe and his loyal pup, Patch, are back in a Christmas adventure. With oversized lift-the-flaps, this warm and delightful story is full of interactive fun for curious kids.

Follow the ever-helpful Joe and Patch as they work to fix problems and bring joy and festive cheer to all of their vehicle friends.

A companion book to the beloved Tow Truck Joe, Tow Truck Joe Makes a Splashand Trick-or-Treat with Tow Truck Joe.

PRAISE

Ho Ho Ho! It’s Christmas time, and Tow Truck Joe is excited! With Christmas Eve approaching, Tow Truck Joe is driving his friend Patch through the busy streets. On the street, readers see a blue car with a hat, a red car with antlers, a taxi with Christmas lights; each vehicle they pass is decked out for the holiday. The candy cart had an accident, spinning on some ice and sending candy into nearby trees. Thankfully, Joe and Patch can help. The mail truck is frozen and needs relief, so Joe and Patch arrive with just the fix. With many stops along their way, Patch and Joe help their friends in all their holiday messes. The illustrations are cute and well-formatted to identify the different kinds of vehicles and navigate the flaps. With a positive lesson about working together, this lift-the-flap board book is a delightful holiday story for the smallest vehicle enthusiasts and those looking for holiday stories about helping others. VERDICT A recommend purchase for all libraries.–Shana Shea for School Library Journal