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Dig, Scoop, Ka-boom! (Step into Reading) Paperback – Illustrated, June 25, 2013

by Joan Holub (Author), David Gordon (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 634 ratings
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A construction site crew and their trucks are busy at work in this rhyming Step 1 early reader!

Dump truck, mixer, and digger, and crane--all the vehicles children love to play with are working hard on the job. But, readers are in for a surprise--the construction "crew" is actually a group of young friends engaged in a fun day of dramatic play with their toy trucks! This brief but action-packed reader is perfect for emergent readers who love to build and are fans of vehicles that dig, scoop, and sometimes go ka-boom!

Step 1 readers have big type, easy words, and rhyme and rhythm to support children who know the alphabet and are ready to read.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 6 years
  2. Part of series
    Step into Reading
  3. Print length
    24 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 1
  6. Lexile measure
    300L
  7. Dimensions
    5.94 x 0.11 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    June 25, 2013
  10. ISBN-10
    0375869107
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0375869105
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Six construction trucks gather at a sandy site, ready to start their work. The dozer shoves the sand aside, while the digger bites into the ground. The loader lifts rocks and crashes them (Ka-boom!) into the back of the dump truck, which zooms away. The big mixer chugs away, and the crane’s long arm swivels to move a beam. After close-up views of the individual trucks at work, a wider view shows the sandbox where five children are operating them. It’s not an entirely novel concept to older fans of truck books, but chances are it will surprise younger kids. A “Step 1” selection from the Step into Reading series, this simple story is written in rhyme, ending with “Job’s all done. / Play is, too. / Engines off now. / Good work, crew!” A good short book to keep in mind for toddlers who love trucks as well as truck lovers who are ready to read. Preschool-Grade 1. --Carolyn Phelan

About the Author

JOAN HOLUB has written and/or illustrated over 70 books for children, including the popular Step into Reading title Shampoodle.

DAVID GORDON has has written and illustrated many children's books, among them Hansel and Diesel, The Three Little Rigs, The Ugly Truckling, and Smitten. He is also a contributing illustrators to Jon Scieszka's New York Times bestselling series, Trucktown. David has art directed and/or worked on visual development, layout, and character design for numerous production companies from Lucasfilm to Pixar.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (June 25, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375869107
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375869105
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 300L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 1
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.94 x 0.11 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 634 ratings

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Hi, I'm Joan Holub, a line dancer!

Oh, and I'm also a NY Times bestselling author of over 200 children's books:

- FART BOY AND REEKY DOG, graphic novel (April 2025)

- GODDESS GIRLS series ages 8-12

- GODDESS GIRLS graphic novels

- HEROES IN TRAINING series ages 7-10

- HEROES IN TRAINING graphic novels

- ZERO THE HERO, picture book

- I AM THE SHARK, picture book

- LITTLE RED WRITING, picture book

- THIS LITTLE ARTIST, board book series

- SCHOOL FOR MAGICAL MONSTERS, early chapter book series

- SHAMPOODLE, early reader

- BALLET STARS, early reader

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Customers find the book engaging and fun for young readers. They appreciate the simple rhymes and stickers. However, opinions differ on the reading level - some find it easy for beginners with simple words, while others consider it challenging for early readers.

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20 customers mention "Book content"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's content. They find it suitable for beginning readers and construction enthusiasts alike. The book is described as cute for truck lovers, but definitely not a Level 1 reader.

"...3 and he is still working on saying different words, and he loves to try and read along...." Read more

"Was a great book for my Kindergarten boy. Was a small challenge to read but he loved the story line." Read more

"Great book with simple rhymes for early readers" Read more

"My boys love this book! They love anything with construction and this fits the bill. Great book for construction lovers and new readers alike...." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it engaging and say it's a cute story.

"...Was a small challenge to read but he loved the story line." Read more

"Currently reading this with our almost-3-year-old and it's very engaging. He loves it. Plus it has stickers!" Read more

"My kiddo who is learning to read loves this book." Read more

"Cute story, short read. Two year old loves it!" Read more

4 customers mention "Stickers"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the stickers in the book.

"...The included stickers were a fantastic bonus for him." Read more

"...loves to say "KA-BOOM." lol Bonus, there are stickers in the back of the book...." Read more

"...He loves it. Plus it has stickers!" Read more

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5 customers mention "Reading level"3 positive2 negative

Customers have different views on the reading level. Some find it easy for beginners, with simple rhymes and words that are readable for beginners. Others mention that the book contains challenging words that are not suitable for beginners.

"Great book with simple rhymes for early readers" Read more

"Was a great book for my Kindergarten boy. Was a small challenge to read but he loved the story line." Read more

"What can I say...perfect for the boy that likes machines and is learning how to read." Read more

"A cute book for truck lovers, but definitely not a Level 1 reader. Lots of challenging words." Read more

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  • omearc
    5.0 out of 5 stars My 3yr old grandson really likes this book
    Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2020
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    My 3 yr old grandson really likes this book because he loves construct vehicles.
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  • sr
    2.0 out of 5 stars Overall, a very average book. Definitely not liked by my toddler who is very fond of vehicle books.
    Reviewed in India on March 5, 2019
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    It's an ok sort of book. Nothing great.

    Pros -
    1) it's got all the major vehicles.
    2) it shows kids playing with the vehicles.
    3) it explains what each vehicle does.

    Cons -
    1) the pictures are not vibrant and colourful. They are dull and my kid wasn't interested enough to turn the pages.
    2) the angle/perspective of the vehicles drawn on some of the pages is so confusing that even I had to wonder what vehicle it was (I found out only after reading the text.) For toddlers, this is a very big minus point.
    3) in the text, on each page, the full name of the vehicle is not printed. It's shortened enough that kids will learn the vehicles all wrong. I think this was done just to fit the rhyme scheme of the book.
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    sr
    2.0 out of 5 stars
    Overall, a very average book. Definitely not liked by my toddler who is very fond of vehicle books.

    Reviewed in India on March 5, 2019
    It's an ok sort of book. Nothing great.

    Pros -
    1) it's got all the major vehicles.
    2) it shows kids playing with the vehicles.
    3) it explains what each vehicle does.

    Cons -
    1) the pictures are not vibrant and colourful. They are dull and my kid wasn't interested enough to turn the pages.
    2) the angle/perspective of the vehicles drawn on some of the pages is so confusing that even I had to wonder what vehicle it was (I found out only after reading the text.) For toddlers, this is a very big minus point.
    3) in the text, on each page, the full name of the vehicle is not printed. It's shortened enough that kids will learn the vehicles all wrong. I think this was done just to fit the rhyme scheme of the book.
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  • 1star
    5.0 out of 5 stars If your son loves trucks then this is it.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2019
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    We read this book everyday.... I know this book by heart now and so does my son.
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