Elbow Grease

John Cena ∙ Illustrated by Howard McWilliam

Board Book

Published on Oct 8, 2019 | 34 Pages

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Published on May 21, 2019 | 0 Hours 7 Minutes

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Hardcover

Published on Oct 9, 2018 | 40 Pages

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Ebook

Published on Oct 9, 2018 | 40 Pages

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Grades Up to Preschool
Ages 0–3

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

From superstar entertainer John Cena comes a new picture-book series all about perseverance and believing in yourself, featuring a little monster truck named Elbow Grease!

Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big problem! He’s smaller than his four brothers, but wants to prove that he has the guts and the grit to do big things. He decides that entering the Demolition Derby is the perfect way to show everyone that what he lacks in horsepower he makes up for in gumption. From multi-talented mega celebrity John Cena comes this exciting story about the importance of believing in yourself and never giving up. Full of high-octane illustrations and a new character kids will cheer for, this fun and fast-paced book proves that a little Elbow Grease . . . can go a long way!!

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Bestseller

“Earnestly offers a legitimately inspiring message …. An enjoyable read.” –Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 9781524773564 (Board Book)
Published on Oct 8, 2019
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 34
Dimensions 7 x 7
Age Range 0-3 years
Grade Up to Preschool
Reading Level Lexile: AD540L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

ISBN 9780593105436 (Audiobook Download)
Published on May 21, 2019
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD540L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

ISBN 9781524773502 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 9, 2018
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 10 x 10
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD540L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

ISBN 9781524773526 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 9, 2018
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD540L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

John Cena

John Cena is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, multifaceted entertainer, and dedicated philanthropist. He is a longtime WWE superstar, and his films include Ferdinand; F9, the next installment of the Fast and the Furious series; and The Suicide Squad and its spinoff TV show, Peacemaker. Inspired by Richard Scarry—one of his favorite children’s book creators—Cena is the author of the Elbow Grease series of picture books and Do Your Best Every Day to Do Your Best Every Day.

Howard McWilliam

HOWARD McWILLIAM is the illustrator of eight picture books. His first, I Need My Monster, won seven state young readers’ prizes and has been translated into five languages. His other works include the popular What If You Had series; Hey, That’s My Monster; Schmelf the Hanukkah Elf; and When a Dragon Moves In. He lives in the UK with his wife and three young sons.