Bulldozer's Big Rescue

From the award-winning team who created Masterpiece comes a charming chapter book about a young bulldozer who is nervous about making friends and starting school.

★ "Broach and Murphy rev up for a promising new series…. An enthralling tale about doing the heavy lifting of making friends." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"This sweetly simple story addresses sometimes-challenging issues surrounding meeting new people with a light and understanding touch, and expressive drawings with muted orange accents bring Bulldozer and his world to life.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Broach offers young readers a compassionate tale about the jitters that often accompany starting school and cultivating new friendships… A touching story of overcoming social fears, perfect for early chapter book readers or those younger to read with a loved one.” – School Library Journal

Bulldozer is shy when it comes to making new friends and nervous about starting school. But when he meets his new neighbor Millie and her little brother Jay, Bulldozer embarks on a daring adventure to rescue a stranded cat. With the help of his own machinery—and a plate of freshly baked cookies—Bulldozer overcomes his fears just by being himself.

The beloved team of Elise Broach and Kelly Murphy are back with a compelling new series about an endearing bulldozer living in a human world. Each book contains five chapters, perfect for emerging readers learning how to read on their own.
 

Elise Broach is the New York Times bestselling author of nearly thirty books for children, including the Masterpiece Adventures chapter book series, picture books such as Bedtime for Little Bulldozer, and the mysteries Duet, Masterpiece, Shakespeare’s Secret, The Wolf Keepers, and the Superstition Mountain trilogy. She lives in Connecticut. Elise invites you to visit her at elisebroach.com.

Kelly Murphy has illustrated many popular books for children including Masterpiece, and the Masterpiece Adventures series, as well as Faraway Things by Dave Eggers. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island, and invites you to visit her on Instagram and Twitter @yllekyhprum and online at kelmurphy.com.