Candace Fleming

Bulldozer's Big Day Candace Fleming

Marc Notes: Bulldozer wants to invite all of his co-workers to a party to celebrate his special day, but to them it is just another day for scooping, sifting, stirring, and more. Publisher Marketing: Big trucks and a birthday surprise make this construction site treat an irresistible read-aloud, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist! It's Bulldozer's big day--his birthday! But around the construction site, it seems like everyone is too busy to remember. Bulldozer wheels around asking his truck friends if they know what day it is, but they each only say it's a work day. They go on scooping, sifting, stirring, filling, and lifting, and little Bulldozer grows more and more glum. But when the whistle blows at the end of the busy day, Bulldozer discovers a construction site surprise, especially for him! Review Citations: School Library Journal 03/01/2015 pg. 116 (EAN 9781481400978, Hardcover) Booklist 03/15/2015 pg. 77 (EAN 9781481400978, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2015 (EAN 9781481400978, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Publishers Weekly 03/30/2015 (EAN 9781481400978, Hardcover) Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2015 pg. 87 (EAN 9781481400978, Hardcover) Booklist 03/15/2015 pg. 77 (EAN 9781481400985, Open Ebook) Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2015 pg. 87 (EAN 9781481400985, Open Ebook) Contributor Bio:  Fleming, Candace Candace Fleming is the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, including "Ben Franklin's Almanac, " an ALA Notable Book and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; as well as "Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!";" Gabriella's Song"; and "When Agnes Caws"; all ALA Notable Books. She lives in a suburb of Chicago. Contributor Bio:  Rohmann, Eric Eric Rohmann is the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator "of My Friend Rabbit" and received a Caldecott Honor for Time Flies". He has both written and illustrated numerous books for children, including "Oh, No!" and "Bone Dog". He lives in Oak Park, Illinois.