Vaughan Duck

A fun-filled friendship story about our favourite things that go…CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES!

Luke can’t believe his eyes when he looks out his window and sees a bulldozer outside…with his name on it! He feels like the luckiest boy in the world vrooming around with his best buddy, his dog Bobo. But the fun is only getting started when his friends ride in on a dump truck, steamroller, and excavator. Come join these kind-hearted friends for an amazing day of construction adventure!

“Former teacher Wall debuts with a rip-roaring celebration of construction machinery…More than just a fun construction equipment soiree, Wall’s story also digs into some valuable lessons. Luke’s friends are a diverse group, pictured with varying skin tones and a barrier-breaking image of a girl operating an excavator, and their day is more fun when they’re able to work together…” -Booklife

“Ashley Wall creates an engagingly fantastic story about kids who adopt new skills and information, sharing their fun together and helping each other problem-solve the ironic, lively conundrums that evolve from trying new things…”
-D. Donovan, The Midwest Book Review

“…I liked the diverse representation of characters in this book and the charming, colourful illustrations by Vaughan Duck. Luke is a sweet character, and young children will love to follow his adventures with his friends.” -Readers’ Choice Book Award

Written by Ashley Wall, Illustrated and Designed by Vaughan Duck.
Text copyright ©2022 Ashley Wall.
Illustrations Copyright ©2023 MamaBear Books LLC
Published in the US by MamaBear Books

Available in the US from MamaBear Books and Amazon AU

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The Reviews

“A rip-roaring celebration of construction vehicles and friendship. Luke’s friends are a diverse group, pictured with varying skin tones and a barrier-breaking image of a girl operating an excavator. Their day is more fun when they’re able to work together.”

-SCBWI Australia East

“Ashley Wall creates an engagingly fantastic story about kids who adopt new skills and information, sharing their fun together and helping each other problem-solving the ironic, lively conundrums that evolve from trying new things.  

Elementary-level libraries and parents seeking picture books that embrace fun and arrive with a delightful underlying message will find The Day I Had a Bulldozer a thought-provoking, powerful celebration of new discoveries, new skills, and friends who support one another through the process of adventure, discovery, and growth.”

-D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“This book is so childlike and fun. I can see children laughing at Mikey rolling over things he shouldn’t with the steamroller by mistake. The idea of a child owning his or her own construction equipment is something that many children dream about! I would recommend this book to young children who enjoy construction equipment. They would enjoy imagining themselves driving each of those vehicles like the kids in the story did. Pick up a copy of The Day I Had a Bulldozer to read all about the adventures of Luke and his friends.”

-Julie G., The Online Book Club

“I love this book! The story has many sides that all kids can relate to. It is adventurous, inclusive, encouraging with life lessons included. Great read for young kids to enjoy.”

-Kristie Carroll, Professional Educator

“I adored The Day I Had a Bulldozer. Children will love watching the diverse cast build a road to the ice cream parlor. I recommend The Day I Had a Bulldozer for children one and older. The story centers around a toy box stable, construction trucks, making this a home run hit with young children!“

-Kameron Brook, Reedsy Professional Review