Bulldozer Goes to School
Kelly Murphy
(Illustrator)
This title will be released on:
Jul 15, 2025
Description
Bulldozer is nervous about his new school year and worried he won't fit in. His friend Millie tries to reassure him, but Bulldozer isn't convinced...especially when he gets to his classroom and things start going wrong. But just when he's sure his day couldn't get worse, something amazing happens! The first day of school proves to be special for everyone, all because of Bulldozer.
Perfect for kids learning how to read on their own, the second book in this endearing series follows Bulldozer through the challenges and rewards of going to school.
Praise for Bulldozer's Big Rescue:
★ "Broach and Murphy rev up for a promising new series.... An enthralling tale about doing the heavy lifting of making friends." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "This sweetly simple story addresses sometimes-challenging issues surrounding meeting new people with a light and understanding touch, and expressive drawings with muted orange accents bring Bulldozer and his world to life." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
Product Details
| Publisher | Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette |
| Publish Date | July 15, 2025 |
| Pages | 128 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780316564205 |
| Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.3 inches | 0.0 pounds |
About the Author
Kelly Murphy has illustrated many popular books for children including Masterpiece, and the Masterpiece Adventures series, as well as Faraway Things by Dave Eggers. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island, and invites you to visit her on Instagram and Twitter @yllekyhprum and online at kelmurphy.com.
Reviews
Praise for Duet:
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
* "Narrated by Mirabelle, a goldfinch with an exceptional voice, this soulful story set near Boston offers a bird's-eye view of three friends bound together by their passion for music.... Rich with facts around goldfinches and music, Broach's (the Masterpiece Adventure series) novel employs vivid descriptions ("It comes in a torrent, a rush of silvery notes cascading over one another"), unique characters, and carefully crafted suspense." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "The story involves a treasure hunt, but it revolves around the characters' love of music and the sense of wonder that it inspires . . . Mirabelle's lively, accessible first-person narrative offers a fresh perspective on the lives of birds and keen perception of the human characters. . . . This captivating chapter book is perfect for readers who, like Mirabelle, are sometimes spellbound by music."--Booklist, starred review
Praise for Bulldozer's Big Rescue:
* "Bulldozer is a fully fleshed-out character; young readers will relate to his fears and conflicting desires to appease others and stand up for himself. This sweetly simple story...addresses sometimes-challenging issues surrounding meeting new people with a light and understanding touch, and expressive b&w line drawings with muted orange accents...bring Bulldozer and his world to life."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Broach and Murphy rev up for a promising new series starring a lonely anthropomorphic construction vehicle.... Bulldozer's monologue and the characters' dialogue are spot-on, beautifully conveying the protagonist's doubts and fears, irritations and resentments, hopes and wishes, and pride at stepping out of his comfort zone.... An enthralling tale about doing the heavy lifting of making friends."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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