Elizabeth Verdick

This isn't the first Small Walt book I've read, and it (hopefully) won't be the last.

Small Walt is a snowplow with tons of heart. While he does have a driver, Gus, it's Small Walt who stars and steers these tales. In this one, the two are plowing away when they discover something unexpected—a puppy! This poor stray pup can't survive in the snow all by itself. So, Small Walt is there to do his best and help as he can.

The illustrations in this book are fun, detailed and give tons for young show more listeners/readers to watch and follow. They colors are bright and bold, and the images portray exactly the scenes and emotions. In other words, this is the type of book which kids will want to pick up on their own and flip through the adventure again and again.

This isn't only a book for truck, tractor and snowplow fans, but is simply a warming tale. It's hard not to feel for the puppy as they find it...and what a lovely dog it is! The problem will be something kids can relate to and sympathize with. The solution comes with thought, a little adventure and tons of heart. It's simply a lovely tale and just right to read during the upcoming, colder months. show less

Non-stuffy and humorous but accurate guide to good manners for kids and teens tho it is perfectly applicable to adults as well! I love how well the authors explain that good manners are a set of easily learnable behaviors/skills that show self-respect and make life more pleasant for all concerned. A key step to success... be it school, work or personal life. AMEN!

This is a book that will make small truck fans hearts' beat faster.

Small Walt and his driver Gus are more than ready when the big snow storm hits. Plowing and salting the streets is fun, especially when it allows the other people in town to get around. That is, until a car veers off from a forest road and lands in a drift. Small Walt and Gus stand-by ready to help, but it's not a job made for them. Luckily, Mo the Tow is on his way, and the day might be saved after all.

Nothing's better than show more a more traditional picture book story when it comes to trucks and their heroic deeds. The tale allows the vehicles to come to life with a little personality and a lot of Varrrooomm. The text is simple enough for younger listeners to understand and makes a great read-aloud with sound effects pointed out.

The illustrations are bright, clear and done with love. Every page shows the emotions in a way younger listeners will enjoy and understand. It's one to flip through all alone, and with a reader, a story to enjoy again and again.

The messages is there, but lets the trucks keep center stage. No one can do everything and help is a wonderful thing. Plus, it builds friendships and makes everyone's day better. It's simply a lovely read.

I received a complimentary copy and found it such a nice read that I wanted to leave my honest thoughts. show less

"Words Are Not for Hurting" is an excellent book that illustrates that what we say to other people has an impact on them. It teaches a very simple concept that many adults do not understand either. I feel this book is excellent in teaching social skills, community, responsibility, and kindness. I loved the illustrations as they showed a disabled child in a wheelchair as well as many different cultural groups. They portrayed a very important idea that really needs to be shared with young and show more old alike in the world we live in. show less