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Have a child who loves all things that go? Me too. Both of my boys love cars and trucks! Since we love to read in our house, we have built up quite the library of vehicle themed books. If you are looking for transportation themed books - this post is for you! These are all books about things that go that my kids have loved over the years. I've broken them into different ages depending on the age of your kids. However, you can definitely pick and choose from each section! For example, some of the books in the toddler section, my son at 4.5 still enjoys reading! I hope you find some unique book recommendations for kids who love cars within this post.
For Babys (Infant to Age 2)
There are lots of books about cars and trucks for even the youngest of readers! These are vehicle themed books for infants to around age 2. (However, many have longevity here as honestly even my 4.5 year still reaches for some of these!)
Open the Garage Door - I shared about this book in my favorite Lift the Flap Books post. I love this book because each page has a flap to lift and talks about a different vehicle. It is a great way for little ones to learn about different vehicles. For example, it asks what do farmer's drive? Answer: a tractor!
Green Tractor - We received this from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (check and see if it is available in your state!) My son LOVED this book - I think we read it every night for months. He even memorized the words. It is a story about the work a green tractor does on the farm to get ready for host a class field trip.
Little Blue Truck - I don't think you can make it through a baby book recommendation list without seeing Little Blue Truck. Little Blue Truck is a friendly truck driving along the road, who says "beep!" to all his animal friends. The animals say "hi" back and it is a great way to teach little ones different animal sounds. But then, a dump truck comes through with no time to waste saying hi to others. The dump truck speeds along and winds up stuck in the mud. Nobody wants to help him because he was so unfriendly. Who steps up? Little Blue!
The Little Engine That Could - A classic for a reason! A train breaks down and none of the bigger trains are willing to help. Except for... a little engine who practices the motto "I think I can, I think I can" to make up to the top of a mountain.
Drive the Race Car (Interactive Book) - This short interactive book is so fun for toddlers who love cars. In this one, you hold the steering wheel as if you are driving a race car. The book tells you do different thing like turn the wheel to the right! Also comes in a Firetruck version.
For Toddlers (Ages 2-4)
These are some of my favorite vehicle themed books for toddlers.
Busy Street - We got this book for my son for Easter and he LOVED it. In this book, Bonnie and Mom go out for a drive. They see a lot of cars and activity while they are driving! The book talks about a lot of different vehicles and what they do to help a city or to help others. For example, an ambulance rushes by to take someone who is sick to the hospital.
Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night? - I have talked about this series more than once (see here in my post about the best books for a three year old and here in my recommendations for toddler halloween books) but it is for good reason!! This series is a must have for any vehicle loving kiddo. Each book talks about a different set of vehicles (trains, planes, boats, construction vehicles, etc.) and how they finish their work to get ready for bed. We have so many versions of this book, but I'd say we reach for the trains, planes, or speedboats the most often.
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site - All the construction vehicles have been working hard all day! Now, it is time for bed. They did good work today. Shhh goodnight!
Honk Honk! Beep Beep! - My son LOVED this book. We went through a month plus long period where he reached for it every single night at bedtime. We got it as a summer reading prize from the library. In this book, a toy dad and son get up early to go watch the sunrise on a mountain top. Along the way they encounter many other toys out doing things - like a traincar with sleeping passengers or a farmer with sheep. (My son in particular LOVED the sheep page.) I think all kids love to yell "Honk Honk Beep Beep!"
For Older Kids (Ages 4-5)
Below you will find vehicle themed book ideas for preschoolers.
Construction Site: Taking Flight - Another series that we absolutely love. (Shared in my Four Year Old Easter Gift Ideas Post). In this series, different construction vehicles are always working on a specific job. For example, one book is about working on a farm, one book is about a skid steer helping big trucks do a job, another about building an airport, etc. This is a series I always know my kids will love. (I have to practice serious restraint to not buy every version that comes out because we always LOVE them.) These are by the same author as the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construciton Site book mentioned up above.
Moody Moody Cars - A book about feelings as told by cars! Each car feels differently based on how it looks with its lights/engine/etc. Is is surprised? Angry? A nice way to talk about emotions with kids.
Elbow Grease - My son LOVES this book. We have checked it out (and its sequels!) from the library more times than I can count. We first got one of the sequels as summer reading prize for the library so we've been working our way backwards. Elbow Grease is a small, electric monster truck. All of his brothers are big and fast, strong, or smart. What does Elbow Grease have? Elbow Grease wants to prove himself to both himself and his brothers. He enters himself in the Demolition Derby. Can he keep up? My son really loves this book and it has laugh out loud moments for him in it!
I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings: And Other Questions About Transport - This book is definitely geared towards older kids. My son got it at age 4 though for a birthday present and he has always loved it. It is not a story book, but rather a book that includes tons of cool facts about different forms of transportation. It answers questions like "why do planes have wings?" and "why don't boats sink?" Even as an adult I learn new things every time we read it!
The Ultimate Book of Vehicles: Around the World - 1,600 reviews and 4.8 stars!! An interactive book that has information about vehicles found all around the world. This is like a more advanced version of a lift the flap book. Also comes in a construction site version.
Trucks, Cars, and Airplanes Activity Book - If your kiddo loves vehicles, this activity book is such a great way to get for them! There are mazes, coloring sheets, matching activities, patterns and more all based around fun vehicle drawings.
Katy and the Big Snow - This was my father-in-law's favorite book as a kid and he saved it to read with his grandkids! My son loves reading this with Grandpa. Katy is a snowplow. A huge snowstorm traps the whole town and only Katy can save the day!
These are some of our favorite books for kids who love vehicles. I hope you found some great book recommendations about things that go for your kids. Did I miss your favorite vehicle themed book? These are our favorite books for kids who love cars. Sound off in the comments on your favorite books for kids who love vehicles!
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- Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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