Book description
While the people puzzled how to shift a boat this BIG, a little yellow digger came and just began to dig. Inspired by the TRUE STORY of a giant container ship wedged in a tight spot and blocking one of the busiest waterways in the world, this playful addition to…
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1 author picked The Little Yellow Digger and the Big Ship as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Besides being a really cute book in its own right (any time there are cat cameos in the illustrations, I’m excited), I just really like the fact that this book exists.
Peter Gilderdale already had a whole series on the Little Yellow Digger, so when the Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal a few years ago, he, like the eponymous digger, was perfectly positioned. And he nailed it!
This book leaves kids with some great messages: when you find yourself in the right place at the right time, don’t hesitate; and even if you’re small, you can still…
From Megan's list on Kids’ books about supply chain management and other ways the world works.
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