Axel is a little truck with big, big wheels who loves speed and adventure. Vroom vroom! Axel’s going to find out if he’s fast enough to win an off-road race by the ocean against some bigger trucks. The monster trucks zoom down the sand, but Axel has a great—and very loud!—engine and the heart of a winner.Bright illustrations by Brandon Dorman bring the fun-loving, confident Axel to life.Axel the Truck: Beach Race is a My First I Can Read book designed to introduce children to the exciting world of reading. It is perfect for reading aloud to a child, which is the first step in creating a great reader.This high-speed story for new readers delivers all the fun on every page: Things That Go Fast: Axel the little red truck loves to zoom, especially when he’s racing bigger monster trucks down the sand. Engaging Sound Words: Simple, repetitive text and fun onomatopoeia like Vroom, vroom, varoom! help emergent readers build confidence. Action-Packed Adventure: From muddy puddles to a sandy beach race and a trip to the "Thunder Wash," Axel is always on the move. My First I Can Read: This book is carefully crafted to help new readers succeed with basic language, word repetition, and supportive illustrations.