The Dumped Truck

Author: Daniel Bernstrom
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.19h x 8.67w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9780063373624
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026
Publishers Weekly 02/23/2026
Booklist 05/01/2026

About the Author
Bernstrom, Daniel: -

Daniel Bernstrom is the author of the critically acclaimed One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree as well as Gator, Gator, Gator!, Big Papa and the Time Machine, Song in the City, and Good Night, Little Man. Dan earned an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Hamline University and currently works at the Learning Resource Center coordinator at Minnesota State College Southeast, where he tutors students in math, writing, and science. He lives in Red Wing, Minnesota, with his wife, Heather; daughter, LaVonne; and sons, Grace, and Haven.

Verdad, Marcelo: -

Marcelo Verdad is the creator of the Pura Belpré Award winning picture book The Dream Catcher, and the critically acclaimed, The Worst Teddy Ever. He graduated from ArtCenter College of Design, where he fell in love with kids' books. Marcelo sees them as a great opportunity to share valuable tools to help tiny ones build a strong foundation from which to navigate this world with kindness, openness, and compassion. He lives in Los Angeles, California.