{"id":343,"date":"2020-12-28T14:00:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T19:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=343"},"modified":"2024-01-12T11:26:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:26:50","slug":"vehicle-books-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/vehicle-books-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Have Wheels, Will Travel:
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A few years ago, my sister and I were driving together (without children) and she interrupted me mid-sentence to say, \u201cHey, look! There\u2019s a . . .” and then paused and said, \u201cI\u2019m guessing you don\u2019t actually care that there is a backhoe over there, do you?\u201d<\/p>\n

If you have vehicle-obsessed little ones, you\u2019ve probably had similar moments, moments where you realize you can identify practically any construction truck or car on the road by its proper name.<\/p>\n

These books are perfect for a child who loves nothing more than a fire truck, a bulldozer, or a cement mixer. Add in a plastic construction or fireman\u2019s hat, and you\u2019ve got the perfect gift.<\/p>\n

no no 9781524773502 Elbow Grease<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/564705\/elbow-grease-by-john-cena-illustrated-by-howard-mcwilliam\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by John Cena, illustrated by Howard McWilliam <\/p>\n

From beloved entertainer John Cena comes an adorable story about a little monster truck that enters the Demolition Derby in order to prove he’s capable of big things. <\/p>\n

9780763699697 Digger, Dozer, Dumper<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/228537\/digger-dozer-dumper-by-hope-vestergaard\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Hope Vestergaard, illustrated by David Slonim <\/p>\n

These sixteen poems each highlight a vehicle. Who knew poetry and big trucks went so well together?<\/p>\n

9780525581826 My Little Golden Book About Airplanes<\/i> by Michael Joosten, illustrated by Paul Boston <\/p>\n

Explore the world of airplanes with this delightful Little Golden Book. Little pilots will love learning about iconic aviators and airplanes throughout history. A high-flying read for sure!<\/p>\n

RELATED: Take to the Skies With These Kids’ Books About Airplanes<\/a><\/p>\n

9780763676506 Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/224974\/twenty-big-trucks-in-the-middle-of-the-street-by-mark-lee\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Mark Lee, illustrated by Kurt Cyrus <\/p>\n

An ice cream truck is always welcome, until it breaks down in the middle of the road and causes a traffic jam. Thankfully, there\u2019s one little boy with a clever idea for how to solve the problem.<\/p>\n

9781101999202 Little Excavator <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/530041\/little-excavator-by-anna-dewdney\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Anna Dewdney <\/p>\n

You read that right \u2014 the author-illustrator of the beloved Llama Llama<\/i> series<\/a> has a new, kid-favorite character: Little Excavator! Not every construction job needs a giant Backhoe, and Little Excavator is here to get the job done. <\/p>\n

9781524790769 Vehicles <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/588855\/vehicles-by-chieri-and-steve-degregorio\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Chieri DeGregorio and Steve DeGregorio <\/p>\n

For the youngest of vehicle-obsessed children, check out this heavy-duty board book that introduces just about everything with an engine, inspired by the popular YouTube channel<\/a>. <\/p>\n

9780307157850 Richard Scarry\u2019s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/161322\/richard-scarrys-cars-and-trucks-and-things-that-go-by-written-and-illustrated-by-richard-scarry\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Richard Scarry <\/p>\n

For fans of Richard Scarry (which is to say, all of us), this vehicle compendium is a total delight. Featuring unconventional, Scarry-esque forms of transport like a pickle truck, it\u2019s sure to turn the ignition of young imaginations. <\/p>\n

9780375868481 Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/207032\/where-do-diggers-sleep-at-night-by-brianna-caplan-sayres-illustrated-by-christian-slade\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Brianna Caplan Sayres, illustrated by Christian Slade <\/p>\n

Did you know construction-site families have the same bedtime rituals as your own family? Little ones will love the rhyming phrases and familiar rituals of mommy trucks tucking in their young fire engines, tractors, and monster trucks for a good night\u2019s sleep. <\/p>\n

9780553496789 Thomas & Friends Story Time Collection <\/i> by Rev. W. Awdry <\/p>\n

Thirteen stories from the timeless Thomas & Friends series get the royal treatment in this deluxe 320-page illustrated hardcover book of everyone’s favorite train and his cohort of sidekicks. <\/p>\n

RELATED: The Best Train Books for Kids Who Love Thomas the Tank<\/a><\/p>\n

9783791375533 Wheels<\/i> by Tom Schamp <\/p>\n

From prehistoric carts to the cars of tomorrow, young readers will love flipping through this innovative nonfiction book that explores all the ways wheels have rolled through history. <\/p>\n

Editor’s Note: This piece was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2024.<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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