A unique, child’s—eye view of life on the road
On a long—haul trucking trip with her mom, a girl watches the world go by from the high window of the truck’s cab. As the 18—wheeler eats up the road, the girl plays Punch Buggy, Go Fish, and I Spy to pass the time. Soon, a giant swerve tells her they’re pulling into a truck stop for lunch, to use the dirty bathroom, and to take a few laps around the truck to wake up their legs. At bedtime, the girl falls asleep in the cozy bed behind the driver’s seat, while her mom drives for a few more hours into the dark night.
As the girl, her mom, and their dog keep on
truckin’
, readers are immersed and taken along for the ride. With evocative language and a childlike perspective, this picture book offers a unique glimpse into life on the road with a trucker mom.