# Alice Schertle

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42: Smallville with Moms - No Way, No José

Send a text Show Notes: March 7, 2025 Fugacious: (adjective) lasting a short time Children’s book recommendations: Kindy: “Little Blue Truck” By Alice Schertle Em: “Quiet in the library!” By Wendy Evans Topics we discussed from Smallville Season 3, Episodes 1-4 Did you ever go through a rebell…

Little Blue Truck [Read Aloud for Kids]

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads the kids book Little Blue Truck" written by Alice Schertle and illustrated by Jill McElmurry. In this story, Little Blue Truck drives down the road greeting the animals. Dump Truck roars by, feeling too important to be kind. Suddenly, Dump Truck gets stuc…

Little Blue Truck's Christmas

Little Blue Trucks' Christmas is written by Alice Schertle and illustrated by Jill McElmurry. Little learners will explore seasonal vocabulary, simple phrases and cultural fun as they follow Little Blue delivering joy to all his friends in both English and Chinese.

Little Blue Truck -- February 15, 2026

Rev. Hamilton Barnes, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, preaching "Little Blue Truck" from Luke 2:1-12 on Transfiguration Sunday, February 15, 2026, inspired by the 2008 children's book by Alice Schertle. Part 6 of the series The Stories We Need celebrating the season of Epiphany. Livestrea…

Little Blue Truck's Valentine

Another Valentine's day episode. Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers special Valentines to all of his farm animal friends. Written by Alice Schertle. Illustrated in the style of Jill McElmurry by John Joseph. Published by HarperCollins Publishers.

Storytime - Little Blue Truck's Springtime

Join our storytime and turn the page on Little Blue Truck's Springtime. Drive around the farm and meet the new animals that have arrived in the spring. A great book for learning seasons, animals, sounds, counting and more. "Little Blue Truck's Springtime" is written by Alice Schertle. Illustrated …

Episode 19: 6 Months

It's month 6 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane (and his son!) talks with Ed about adjusting to mom going back to work, baby's favorite books, sleep pressure, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Bi…

Episode 20: 7 Months

It's month 7 of being a new dad! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about traveling to San Diego, food updates, baby's demeanor, a sleep update, considering a babysitter, latest milestones hit, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle

Episode 21: 7 Months

It's month 7 of being a new dad and it's been a few weeks since we've checked in! In this episode, Lane talks with Ed about new developments in crawling, standing, and sleeping, what's been on the menu, and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries. *** Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle

Little Blue Truck and Dump truck

Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others. Alice Schertle has written many well-loved books for children, including Little Blue Truck, Little Blue Truck Leads the Way, and All You Need for a Snowman.