If the kids in your life are fans of tractors and farm themed books, they're going to love The Tractor Squad by Heather Dawn Torres. In great news for Sioux City readers, Torres will be appearing in person at Book People so we can meet her and discover this cute book. Here's what you should know about Torres and The Tractor Squad:
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| cover of The Tractor Squad, image courtesy of Heather Dawn Torres |
About author Heather Dawn Torres
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| author photo courtesy of Heather Dawn Torres |
The Tractor Squad is her first book, and a sequel, The Tractor Squad Saves the Day is scheduled for release in April 2025
You can learn more about Torres and her books on her author website.
About the Tractor Squad
The Tractor Squad is a brand-new picture book about a friendly group of tractors, released on September 3, 2024. It is written by Heather Dawn Torres, illustrated by San Francisco-based artist Gary Laib and published by Marble Press. The 40-page long book includes two stories inside, The Tractor Jig and Ten Busy Tractors.
I got to look at an e-version of the book for review purposes, and it's so cute! Both stories were well thought out and distinct. I think either could have easily held their own as a standalone book, but I love the value to readers of having both in the same book. I was very impressed with the great vocabulary and read-aloud rhythm that Torres was able to infuse consistently throughout the two stories. It was fun to read aloud and from my kids' reactions, seemed fun to listen to also. The Tractor Squad definitely kept my kids' attention well through both stories. By the end of Ten Busy Tractors, my son was happily reciting the end of the repeating line before I even said it, which is not something he usually does! And the illustrations were colorful, cheerful, and just the right amount silly.
Author Visit to Book People
Heather Torres will be at Book People, at 2923 Hamilton Boulevard in Sioux City, from noon to 2pm on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 to sign copies of her book in person! I definitely think it'd be a great gift for anyone of picture book age who likes farms and tractors, and extra fun to get a signed copy!
Get your own copy of the Tractor Squad
Copies of The Tractor Squad will be available at Book People on Saturday and are also available at the Bookworm in Omaha, and online from Marble Press, and from your favorite booksellers' websites.
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