Things That Go!

No story here, but lots of aircraft sounds and energetic illustrations.

To be honest, I’ve never really understood the massive popularity of Thomas. But I’ve got three little boys who all adore him, so I’d say his star is still shining brightly.

My boys love the pattern and rhythm of this story. And what does Mr. Gilly do after a long day cleaning up the town with his garbage truck? He takes a bath, of course!

The gender restriction explicit in the title might be off-putting to some (and yes, there is an ABC's for Girls, too, full of flowers and tea cups, in case you wondered), but it's still bound to be a win with the target audience. Sparse pages show a letter, a word and mostly vehicle-themed illustrations, with a few bugs and other things thrown in to round out the alphabet.

This is essentially a book of poetry -- 16 informational, rollicking rhymes about diggers, dozers, dumpers and other working vehicles. How cool is that?!

No story here, but lots of train sounds and energetic illustrations.

I'll admit, I kinda hated this book and was glad when the kids wore it out. But, boy, they loooooved it. Has the kind of repetition kids just eat up.

There are four of these simple labeling books: boats, cars, planes and trucks. They're also available as a set.

No story here, but lots of car sounds and energetic illustrations.