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Food Truck Fest!

Description:

A colorful, whimsical picture book about everyone's favorite kitchens-on-wheels: food trucks!

Join the members of one family as they head to the Food Truck Fest! They gather their things, cross the bridge, and prepare for a fun-filled day. And as they get ready, the workers on the food trucks get ready, too―preparing, tasting, and traveling across the bridge to join all the other kitchens-on-wheels. With delicious free samples and cuisines from around the world, it's a day of trying new things and having fun together!

Alexandra Penfold's rollicking, rhyming text and Mike Dutton's rich, dynamic illustrations make
Food Truck Fest! the perfect story for kids who love things that go.


Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1— An excited young family of four is getting ready for the big day as the food truck crews are busy preparing, cleaning, mixing, mincing, slicing, and baking. This bouncing story in rhyme has the catchy refrain, "Let's get moving, no time to rest. Everybody's going to the food truck fest!" The few obstacles that stand in the family's way of arriving on time allow readers to admire the crafty, detail-rich single- and double-page artwork. Dutton's digitally enhanced gouache illustrations are intricate and inviting, and they beautifully match the upbeat, playful narrative. The festival attendees and truck vendors display a refreshingly diverse range of ethnicity, race, size, shape, and age. The result is a cheerful cacophony of excitement and activity. VERDICT Pair with Mark Todd's Food Trucks! or Peter Stein's Trucks Galore for a lively, attention-grabbing storytime. Recommended for picture book shelves.—Brianne Colombo, Fairfield Free Public Library, NJ

Review

“Dutton’s high-spirited illustrations capture the expansive exuberance of a collective day out, and his crafty, cut-out aesthetic feels right on the mark for this down-to-earth, artisanal cuisine and its scrappy, hardworking purveyors.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Food blogger Penfold's knowledge is coming through. The illustrations pack in a big, wide range of people, from customers to chefs to musicians, convincingly creating a vibrant community brought together by the variety of things they love to eat.” ―
Kirkus Reviews

“A cheerful cacophony of excitement and activity.” ―
School Library Journal

“The rhyming text sets the scene and outlines the action, while the vivid artwork brings the words to life through well-chosen details. Kids will particularly enjoy the behind-the-scenes glimpses of action inside the truck’s small kitchens. . .A satisfying picture book.” ―
Booklist

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute!

A.C. · July 14, 2025

I purchased this to read to my class with an art project about food trucks. The kids really liked the story and were inspired to make their own unique fun trucks.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Summer Book

S.S. · March 24, 2025

Such a cute summer book for kids. We love reading this so much from the library we bought it! Lots of different cuisine to talk about and new ideas of food to try. The 4 year old approves!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read out loud with outstanding illustrations

L. · January 8, 2020

Excellent book that’s a favorite over here. We initially borrowed it from the library and my 2.5 year old wanted it read to him over and over to the point that he can now finish all the sentences in the book so we ended up buying it. The illustrations are fun, super colorful and detailed...lots to look at and talk about. And the story is great, there are lots of different words that’s makes excellent for expending vocabularies, there’s a happy/excited vibe throughout and it’s fun to read out loud which is helpful when it’s your third or fourth go through in a row! Highly recommend this one but be prepared for your kid to become obsessed with food trucks and start using the word hullabaloo.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!

A.C. · January 3, 2020

This book is great in teaching about family and diversity! Vivid, colorful images fill the pages that will keep your little one engaged throughout!

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so fun! You need it in your life!

D. · September 11, 2018

Follow along as the food trucks get ready for the day and a family gets ready to go to the festival and enjoy the food!I really liked the close look at what goes on in a food truck, and having the narrative split between the food trucks and the family creates a nice sort of tension and great satisfaction when the family finally makes it to the food truck festival!The rhyming text is a JOY to read aloud and the story includes funny and sweet moments.The illustrations will draw you right in; I love all the details in each and every spread and how the characters in the book reflect the diverse world we live in.My only warning: reading this book will make you hungry!Oh, and keep an eye on the cat. He's sneaky! My daughter loves pointing him out when we see him in the home scenes!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book

M. · October 4, 2018

We read a lot of books in this house. We mostly rent from the library with this book not being an exception. Sometimes we will read a book just once while other may get a handful of reads. Then we have those few books that are requested day after day. This book is definitely falls into the latter. We love the illustrations, the rhyming is cute, and the book shows a diverse population with new and interesting foods. My son loves to pick which truck is his favorite and what food he would eat. For reference my son is four years old but I could see older children really enjoying this book as well.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read for little foodies and transportation enthusiasts

B.B. · October 14, 2018

Readers go back and forth between watching a variety of food trucks and one family get ready and go to a food truck festival.This is told in catchy rhyme, and all the pages are loaded with colorful things to look at. Food trucks are becoming much more a part of everyday life for people so it is nice for kids to have a book about them. One fun little tidbit for those looking for the baby's shoe, see if you can find the page where the baby accidentally had both shoes drawn on. A great pick for little foodies and kids who love all forms of transportation. Also a good read for getting kids ready to go to a food truck event like is described here.

5.0 out of 5 stars ... this book from the library and it is so adorable. My son loved this and has now asked ...

J.B. · March 31, 2018

We rented this book from the library and it is so adorable. My son loved this and has now asked for his own copy of it for his upcoming birthday.

Food Truck Fest!

Product ID: U0374303185
Condition: New

4.8

AED8071

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Type: Hardcover
Availability: In Stock

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Food Truck Fest!

Product ID: U0374303185
Condition: New

4.8

Food Truck Fest!-0
Type: Hardcover

AED8071

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

A colorful, whimsical picture book about everyone's favorite kitchens-on-wheels: food trucks!

Join the members of one family as they head to the Food Truck Fest! They gather their things, cross the bridge, and prepare for a fun-filled day. And as they get ready, the workers on the food trucks get ready, too―preparing, tasting, and traveling across the bridge to join all the other kitchens-on-wheels. With delicious free samples and cuisines from around the world, it's a day of trying new things and having fun together!

Alexandra Penfold's rollicking, rhyming text and Mike Dutton's rich, dynamic illustrations make
Food Truck Fest! the perfect story for kids who love things that go.


Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1— An excited young family of four is getting ready for the big day as the food truck crews are busy preparing, cleaning, mixing, mincing, slicing, and baking. This bouncing story in rhyme has the catchy refrain, "Let's get moving, no time to rest. Everybody's going to the food truck fest!" The few obstacles that stand in the family's way of arriving on time allow readers to admire the crafty, detail-rich single- and double-page artwork. Dutton's digitally enhanced gouache illustrations are intricate and inviting, and they beautifully match the upbeat, playful narrative. The festival attendees and truck vendors display a refreshingly diverse range of ethnicity, race, size, shape, and age. The result is a cheerful cacophony of excitement and activity. VERDICT Pair with Mark Todd's Food Trucks! or Peter Stein's Trucks Galore for a lively, attention-grabbing storytime. Recommended for picture book shelves.—Brianne Colombo, Fairfield Free Public Library, NJ

Review

“Dutton’s high-spirited illustrations capture the expansive exuberance of a collective day out, and his crafty, cut-out aesthetic feels right on the mark for this down-to-earth, artisanal cuisine and its scrappy, hardworking purveyors.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Food blogger Penfold's knowledge is coming through. The illustrations pack in a big, wide range of people, from customers to chefs to musicians, convincingly creating a vibrant community brought together by the variety of things they love to eat.” ―
Kirkus Reviews

“A cheerful cacophony of excitement and activity.” ―
School Library Journal

“The rhyming text sets the scene and outlines the action, while the vivid artwork brings the words to life through well-chosen details. Kids will particularly enjoy the behind-the-scenes glimpses of action inside the truck’s small kitchens. . .A satisfying picture book.” ―
Booklist

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute!

A.C. · July 14, 2025

I purchased this to read to my class with an art project about food trucks. The kids really liked the story and were inspired to make their own unique fun trucks.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Summer Book

S.S. · March 24, 2025

Such a cute summer book for kids. We love reading this so much from the library we bought it! Lots of different cuisine to talk about and new ideas of food to try. The 4 year old approves!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read out loud with outstanding illustrations

L. · January 8, 2020

Excellent book that’s a favorite over here. We initially borrowed it from the library and my 2.5 year old wanted it read to him over and over to the point that he can now finish all the sentences in the book so we ended up buying it. The illustrations are fun, super colorful and detailed...lots to look at and talk about. And the story is great, there are lots of different words that’s makes excellent for expending vocabularies, there’s a happy/excited vibe throughout and it’s fun to read out loud which is helpful when it’s your third or fourth go through in a row! Highly recommend this one but be prepared for your kid to become obsessed with food trucks and start using the word hullabaloo.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!

A.C. · January 3, 2020

This book is great in teaching about family and diversity! Vivid, colorful images fill the pages that will keep your little one engaged throughout!

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so fun! You need it in your life!

D. · September 11, 2018

Follow along as the food trucks get ready for the day and a family gets ready to go to the festival and enjoy the food!I really liked the close look at what goes on in a food truck, and having the narrative split between the food trucks and the family creates a nice sort of tension and great satisfaction when the family finally makes it to the food truck festival!The rhyming text is a JOY to read aloud and the story includes funny and sweet moments.The illustrations will draw you right in; I love all the details in each and every spread and how the characters in the book reflect the diverse world we live in.My only warning: reading this book will make you hungry!Oh, and keep an eye on the cat. He's sneaky! My daughter loves pointing him out when we see him in the home scenes!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book

M. · October 4, 2018

We read a lot of books in this house. We mostly rent from the library with this book not being an exception. Sometimes we will read a book just once while other may get a handful of reads. Then we have those few books that are requested day after day. This book is definitely falls into the latter. We love the illustrations, the rhyming is cute, and the book shows a diverse population with new and interesting foods. My son loves to pick which truck is his favorite and what food he would eat. For reference my son is four years old but I could see older children really enjoying this book as well.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read for little foodies and transportation enthusiasts

B.B. · October 14, 2018

Readers go back and forth between watching a variety of food trucks and one family get ready and go to a food truck festival.This is told in catchy rhyme, and all the pages are loaded with colorful things to look at. Food trucks are becoming much more a part of everyday life for people so it is nice for kids to have a book about them. One fun little tidbit for those looking for the baby's shoe, see if you can find the page where the baby accidentally had both shoes drawn on. A great pick for little foodies and kids who love all forms of transportation. Also a good read for getting kids ready to go to a food truck event like is described here.

5.0 out of 5 stars ... this book from the library and it is so adorable. My son loved this and has now asked ...

J.B. · March 31, 2018

We rented this book from the library and it is so adorable. My son loved this and has now asked for his own copy of it for his upcoming birthday.

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