Transport

Books about transport and vehicles are often a great way to engage younger children in reading with you. These are some of our favourites.

  • Tractor Tractor

    by Rachael Saunders 

    2022 0 to 2 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive
    • Poetry and rhyme

    Tractor Tractor is the second book about the humorous goings-on at the Funny Farm, illustrated by Rachael Saunders. Each book has an early-learning concept and Tractor Tractor is all about opposites.

  • Little Truck

    by Taro Gomi 

    2018 0 to 4 years 

    Little Truck is eager to get ahead but he needs the help of his ever-watchful parent when he gets tired. A cute and concise story about little ones taking their first steps of independence: the illustrations are really effective and the text is lovely to read aloud.

  • All Aboard: Train

    by Sebastien Braun 

    2023 0 to 7 years 

    • Board books
    • Touch and feel books
    • Travel

    Climb aboard a steam train for a pleasant journey through the countryside in this interactive board book. 

  • Car, Car, Truck, Jeep

    by Katrina Charman, illustrated by Nick Sharratt 

    2018 0 to 7 years 

    • Non-fiction
    • Picture books
    • Travel

    Putting a new slant on an old favourite, this colourful rhyming journey to the seaside is sung to the tune of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep and showcases vehicles and transport of all kinds. Joyful, noisy and exciting.

  • Mini Touch: On the Go

    by Happy Yak, illustrated by Mini Magique Studio 

    2025 1 to 2 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive
    • Poetry and rhyme
    • Touch and feel books

    A stylish board book about vehicles with innovative textures to touch and explore. All aboard! 

  • All Aboard the Bedtime Bus

    by Karl Newson, illustrated by Tim Budgen 

    2024 2 to 4 years 

    • Picture books

    A cosy bedtime book with a rhyming text, perfect for helping with the bedtime routine.

  • I Like Trains

    by Daisy Hirst 

    2021 2 to 7 years 

    • Picture books

    Feel the excitement build as a locomotive-loving little dog takes a train journey to visit his granny – who’s a big train fan, too! A great picture book for toddlers and preschoolers.

  • Duck in the Truck

    by Jez Alborough 

    2009 2 to 9 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    As Duck is driving home his truck gets stuck in the mud. Frog and Sheep come to his aid, but it’s only when Goat arrives that a solution is found.

  • Make Tracks: Emergency

    by Johnny Dyrander 

    2023 2 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive
    • Touch and feel books

    Robust, interactive board book on emergency vehicles.

  • I’m the Bin Lorry Driver

    by David Semple 

    2022 4 to 7 years 

    • Interactive
    • Non-fiction
    • Picture books

    Hop aboard the bin lorry and follow a day in the life of a bin lorry driver! A picture book full of prompts and action to engage early learners.

  • The Good Night Garage

    by Tori Kosara, illustrated by Meg Hunt 

    2024 4 to 7 years 

    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    A perfect rhyming bedtime book for little ones – especially children that love trucks, cars and big vehicles.

  • Recycling Day

    by Poly Faber 

    4 to 5 years 

    • Non-fiction
    • Picture books

    Faber and Fahlén’s brightly illustrated bookshows children the mechanics of what happens in different kinds of recycling and waste control solutions, demystifying what happens to things when we throw them away.

  • Rescue Crew

    by Suzy Senior, illustrated by Mike Byrne 

    4 to 5 years 

    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    Mechanic Cat and Rescue Rat are the best at fixing vehicles and rescuing their pals. That’s why they are called the Rescue Crew. But when the Rescue Crew’s breakdown truck gets stuck, who will be able to save them?