Corey Combine and the Great Big Mess

TITLE: Corey Combine and the Great Big Mess
AUTHOR: Elana Roth
ILLUSTRATOR: Ron Berg
PUBLISHER: Running Press Kids
COPYRIGHT: 2009

Corey and the other machines are trying to prepare Merriweather Farm for a visit from Callie Gator. They have a problem because someone keeps making a mess. Who is making the mess on the farm?

My son and I enjoyed reading this book multiple times together. I love the illustrations of the fun John Deere equipment.

Johnny Tractor Saves the Parade

TITLE: Johnny Tractor Saves the Parade
AUTHOR: Dena Neusner
ILLUSTRATOR: Dave Hill
PUBLISHER: Running Press Kids
COPYRIGHT: 2009

This book features John Deere characters Johnny Tractor, Allie Gator, and Corey Combine. They make plans to have a special Merriweather Farm parade and hang posters so people will come. After a rain storm messes up their posters, no one shows up at the parade. What can the farm equipment do now? Should the parade be cancelled? Johnny Tractor has an idea. Preschool and primary aged children will enjoy this story.

My son and I liked this book. He is a lover of John Deere tractors so this is one he wants to read over and over!