Wheetle, Cindy Derby
Wheetle, Cindy Derby
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Wheetle
A Little Wagon with a Big Heart

Author: Cindy Derby

Narrator: Bruce Kramer

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/22/2025


Synopsis

WALL-E meets THE RABBIT LISTENED in this tender audiobook about a little wagon who learns to set his own boundaries, by Caldecott Honor-winning creator Cindy Derby. Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heart features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun!

Wheetle just wants to help. He's a wagon after all, and that's what he's meant to do. So when his friends ask him to carry slimy things, fragile things, heavy things, even squiggly-wiggly things, he always says yes.

But one morning he wakes up with a wobbly wheel. Oh no! he thinks, but decides he can still help his friends. When he hears a loud POP, he suddenly finds he is the one who needs help. Will his friends come through for him, this time?

Cindy Derby introduces us to a lovable character, Wheetle, in this new evergreen classic by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Outside In.

A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press.

About Cindy Derby

Cindy Derby is an illustrator and author based out of San Francisco, California. She is a puppeteer and has performed all over the world.


Reviews

Goodreads review by dinorah on January 06, 2025

A precious book, perfect for introducing boundaries to young children. It follows a quirky little wagon named Wheetle on his endeavors to help friends tote interesting loads—until one day, he gets hurt and has to call on his friends for help. It teaches a valuable lesson: you can’t pour from an empt......more

Goodreads review by Thecritic on January 09, 2025

Wheetle the wagon helps everyone everyday and doesn’t say no when someone needs him. He is crossing days on calendar, looking forward to a special day, but his back wheel feels funny. Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC. Audio narration is very fun and engaging. A great story to teach a......more

Goodreads review by Ellie on March 15, 2025

Thank you to Libro FM and Roaring Book Press for the ALC of this book! A cute story about burnout, self-care, and learning when to say “no”. Boundaries are hard to set for adults, and this definitely can help start the conversations early!......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on March 03, 2025

Love Cindy derby and loved this book!! Thanks NetGalley for the audio arc - this narration was dramatic and engaging and music reminiscent of the carnival of the animals. A very well done and engaging listen!......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on June 29, 2025

We stan a boundary setting wagon......more


Quotes

★ "An empathetic, gorgeously wrought look at striking a balance between helping others and setting healthy boundaries." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Mixed-media illustrations immerse audiences in a landscape, awash with radiant colors....Will the protagonist win over young readers? You bet your little red wagon." -- Publishers Weekly