Review of The Day I Had a Bulldozer

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I can only imagine the fun and excitement that kids will experience with this book, allowing their imaginations to run wild and delving into a world where they own a massive real version of one of their toys!
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Children driving heavy machinery sounds like an exciting and engaging theme for a children's book. It has the potential to offer an enjoyable experience for young readers. Congrats on BOTD!
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I love reading children’s books because of the values they impart not only to kids but to readers who seem to have overlooked practicing good values! I’m looking forward to digging this book to experience what seems to be a hilarious and exhilarating adventure of a bunch of kids lead by Luke gifted with a group of heavy equipment only grown men should handle.
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Sounds lovely, but unfortunately the book is not my cup of tea and while I would have liked to read it to my "troublemakers" in the distant past, now they are way too grown up to enjoy my storytelling, let alone a "book so childlike and fun", I definitely recommend it and congratulate author with BOTD!
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Post by Rodel Barnachea »

I am fascinated by the bulldozer that Luke discovered in his breakfast. I am intrigued by Luke's discovery that his friends also have new heavy machinery just like him. I am interested in learning what Luke and his friends would do with their heavy machinery vehicles.
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The story takes an exciting turn when Luke realizes that he can use the bulldozer and decides to share his newfound machinery with his friends. This element of imagination and the idea of children owning their own construction equipment taps into the dreams and fantasies of young readers. Congratulations on your BOTD.
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I’m not sure what I would do if I found a bulldozer in the front garden, but Luke and his friends had lots of fun. The illustrations were perfect and the placement/change of font for the text was great for emphasising the children’s reactions.
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A lovely book for both the young and old as it enables easy reading and comprehension from a parent to his or her child. Very colourful and inviting and a frequent must read.
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I might not be the target audience for this book. I'd be dying to know the origin, the explanation of how did the vehicles just randomly get there. Talking about being the choosen one to ride this construction machinery. Anyways, kids having toys that are big enough to use must be like a dream come true. They would have a good time reading this book. Thank you for a nice review.
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Big congratulations on winning BOTD! only exceptional books made it to winning BOTD!
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'Official Review: The Day I Had a Bulldozer' by Ashley Wall' presents readers with a light and entertaining account of the children's narrative. I love how the reviewer explores the important features of the story. The point that the story is about the heavy machinery adventures of Luke and his friends is worth mentioning in the review. I liked the point that the idea of a child owning his or her construction equipment is something that many children dream about. Also, as mentioned in the review, the illustrations in the story were first-class. It was great to learn that the book was childlike and fun!
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Post by GhostlyDiva134 »

"The Day I Had A Bulldozer" is a seriously fun book! What's more fun than having a bulldozer? All your friends having heavy machinery! It was a dream day come true topped off with strawberry ice cream cones with sprinkles! The reviewer captured all the fun and I opened that book with great anticipation. I was not disappointed. I only wish I had little ones to read it to.
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The book is a great one that shows the true meaning of friendahip. In this case it is a fun filled friendship about favorite things that happen between friends. Also the book shows a fantastic storyline about kids that adopt new skills and information in a way that they all have fun.
I would rate it a 4 out of 5 vecause it is effiecient to children as compared to adults.
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Post by tarafarah7 »

Today's BOTD is a children's book that will have young readers excited to go outside and play with their friends! Filled with vivid illustrations and real-world connections, this construction-themed storyline focuses on fun, friendship, and face-to-face engagement with others. Thanks so much for your awesome review! :-)
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Post by Millizeth Dale Aquino »

The book sounds fun, it's a story of cooperation and adventure with friends, and even though some parts are not explained I think kids will enjoy reading this one. I also love that it uses colorful illustrations to build children's imagination. Thank you for the nice review.
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