On the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, the trucks come in one size: BIG. That is, until the little snowplow joins the crew. None of the other trucks think that the little snowplow can handle the big storms, but he knows that he can do it—and just to be sure, he trains hard, pushing loads of gravel, pulling blocks of concrete, and doing plow lifts to get ready. But when a blizzard arrives, will the little snowplow’s training be enough to clear the streets and handle unexpected trouble?

See also: The Little Engine That Could

A new, small snowplow joins a crew of big trucks that make fun of his size, but he works extra hard to be ready for the snow. His work pays off, and his small size ends up coming in handy as well; he rescues a big truck from an avalanche, and the other trucks cheer him on his return.

The little snowplow proves his worth to the rest of the big macho trucks. (To be fair, they reminisce about the old, big snowplow, who retired to Florida, and used female pronouns.) ( )

The little snowplow proves he is a valuable member of the team of snowplows.

This book demonstrated someone going through hardship and getting made fun of. He was always working hard to be the best. In the end he saves the day ( )

The "Believe in yourself" feel good style books are easy to love. Much like The Little Engine that Could, you want to root on the little guy that everyone else picks on. The pictures are heartwarming and the facial expressions really enrich the text. This would be a great story for theme study, venn diagramming two different books (for intermediate), showcasing plot diagram (as the rising action, climax, falling action are so apparent and distinct. ( )

Little Snowplow is not allowed to go out with the big trucks when the snow comes. He's been exercising to increase his size and strength. What he does not realize that his little size is needed when Dump Truck gets caught in the snow. Delightful and fun. Shows what you can do when you are determined. Also shows that sometimes being small is just right. ( )