Richard Scarry’s much-beloved Automobiles and Vans and Issues that Go turns 50 this 12 months. It’s been a staple of kids’s bookshelves because it was revealed, and one factor hasn’t modified: Youngsters love automobiles!
Past the basic, which was re-issued in a 50th anniversary version in January, 2024, right here’s an inventory of 10 nice NEW automobile books you’ll be able to add to the shelf that can fulfill even essentially the most vehicle-obsessed younger reader.
Pigs Dig a Highway by Carrie Finison, illustrated by Brian Biggs
G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Younger Readers, September 2024
Richard Scarry-inspired pigs use development automobiles to construct and pave a street to the Hamshire County Truthful, however every step of the challenge is beset with mishaps and issues. When the crew chief, Rosie, falls asleep from exhaustion, the opposite pigs should work out learn how to work collectively, and use another particular truck, to get the job performed.
Not Simply the Driver by Sara Holly Ackerman, illustrated by Robert Neubecker
Seashore Lane Books, April 2024
Who retains the trains, vans, buses, and boats transferring? It’s not simply the drivers! This standout guide reveals the groups of individuals behind the automobiles children know and love — the mechanics, dispatchers, ticket brokers, air visitors controllers, and plenty of others with out whom there could be gridlock.
Honk, Honk, Beep, Beep, Putter Putt by Rukhsana Khan, illustrated by Chaya Prabhat
Tundra Books, September 2024
“Massive and small, brief and tall, everybody shares the street” on this pleasant story that takes the reader on a rickshaw journey with Ibraheem and his Baba (plus Mitu, the cat) by metropolis streets crowded with vehicles, vans, buses, and different automobiles. Crammed with onomatopoeia, the guide conveys how drivers talk with one another and assist to maintain the street secure for everybody.
Towed by Toad by Jashar Awan
Tundra Books, September 2024
Toad is able to lend a tow to any driver that wants one. When Catie Cat will get a flat and Stanley Snout’s engine falls out, it’s Toad to the rescue. He’s so busy serving to others, he doesn’t have time for the breakfast or lunch that Pop affords him. However when Toad finds himself in a tricky spot, he is aware of who to name on for assist…and a sandwich.
Massive Truck Playdate by Laurie Carmody, illustrated by Jennica Lounsbury
Beaming Books, March 2023
Corey loves vans, however he at all times performs solo. When an enormous truck visits his college and his complete class will get to discover it, the expertise is just a little overwhelming for Corey at first. Due to his autism, he feels uncomfortable ready in line, or jostling with the group for his flip. After a while, he makes a reference to the truck driver, warms as much as exploring the truck, and discovers some widespread pursuits with different children in his class.
Cranky by Phuc Tran, illustrated by Pete Oswald
HarperCollins, February 2024
Cranky the crane truck is feeling additional cranky on the final day on the development web site and he does NOT need to discuss it! Effectively-meaning inquiries from his associates rub him the mistaken approach. The story reveals readers that generally somebody who’s cranky simply wants time, and figuring out that associates are there when wanted, however with out being intrusive, may help lots.
Trucker Child by Carol Gordon Ekster, illustrated by Russ Cox
Capstone Editions, December 2022
When Athena’s dad hits the street in his truck, she misses him, however is happy with the work that he does as a driver. This guide does an ideal job of realistically depicting the lifetime of a trucker and his household from the kid’s viewpoint. When Athena’s instructor plans a go to, the category — and readers — get to listen to all about what truck drivers do.
Trucky Roads by Lulu Miller, illustrated by Hui Skipp
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, June 2024
This whimsical guide picks up the place Richard Scarry left off. The place some individuals simply see vans, Trucky Roads sees a world of fanciful potentialities. Everybody has seen a tow truck, however have you ever seen a toe truck? Perhaps you’ve been on a celebration bus, however have you ever been on a potty bus? The story ends with dream vans, plus an invite to the reader to invent an imaginative truck of their very own.
Sleep, Little Dozer by Diana Murray, illustrated by Cleonique Hilsaca
Random Home BFYR, June 2024
Whereas most truck-themed books deal with huge motion and large noises, this candy guide reveals Little Dozer as he settles to sleep after a protracted day. Mama remains to be at work and Dozer misses her, however Papa is aware of the bedtime track simply as effectively. Collectively they think about all kinds of vans all settled down for the night time.
Colossal: Heavyweights of the Automobile Universe by Stéphane Frattini, illustrated by Studio Muti
Twirl Books, August 2024
True automobile followers will pore over this compendium of large automobiles, from large development tools to maritime titans, large helicopters and airships, and even the Worldwide House Station. Extraordinarily clear and detailed illustrations will fulfill readers’ need to really see these automobiles, whereas call-outs describe key options. Most pages additionally embrace a scale comparability to offer a way of the super scale of those automobiles.
Carrie Finison writes kids’s books with humor and coronary heart, together with Dozens of Doughnuts; Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story; Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time for Faculty; and Don’t Hug Doug, which was named an ALA Notable Kids’s E book in 2022. Her latest guide is Pigs Dig a Highway, a humorous story about teamwork. She lives within the Boston space. Go to her on-line at www.carriefinison.com , or comply with her on social media @CarrieFinison.