When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger . . .

When a big ship blocked the Suez Canal in March 2021, it brought global trade to a halt. Who could free her and get the world moving again? Far more than a history lesson, The Big Ship and the Little Digger teaches children (and adults) the power of optimism, teamwork, and knowing you can do something big even if you're small.

The little digger working in the garden next door gets stuck in the mud so the workmen bring in a bigger digger, but it too gets stuck in the mud, so they bring in a bigger, bigger digger. The original story was drawn after a real event witnessed by Betty and Alans grandchildren. The idea stayed with Betty and The Little Yellow Digger was eventually born. Since then, the Little Yellow Digger has been on many adventures; this bright and attractively designed bag contains them all!

With a clank, clankety clank the Little Digger started work again. The oblong hole got bigger and bigger.

When little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud, a range of bigger diggers are sent to finish the job.