On the Road

by Susan Steggall

Summary: A mother and her two children make a long trip by carin a story that also illustrates a variety of prepositions.

If you are going on a road trip for the first time with your child, you may want to read this story first! This book will be enjoyed by any young automobile enthusiasts. I enjoyed the illustrator’s use of collage.

Interest Level: ages 2-4
Reading Level: grade 2

Mini Racer 

by Kristin Dempsey

Summary: Animals in a variety of fanciful vehicles, including a snail on a skateboard and rabbits in a carrot-car, race over a difficult course with a suspenseful and surprising outcome.

This exciting story is a twist on the Tortoise and the Hare tale. The humorous and rhythmic text makes this book a great read aloud.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3

Reading Level: grade 2

ABCDrive!: A Car Trip Alphabet

by Naomi Howland

Summary: A car trip provides the opportunity to see or experience things for every letter of the alphabet, from "ambulance" to "zoom."

This alphabet book contains detailed illustrations. It is an ideal interactive book for asking children to find specific items on the pages. The text is limited to a label for each picture.

Interest Level: ages 2-4
Reading Level: grade 2

Librarianjk recommends Construction Countdown

Construction Countdown

by K.C. Olson

Summary: Introduces numbers and subtraction as the reader counts construction equipment from ten to one.

This book is super for young children who love trucks and are learning numbers.

Interest Level: ages 2-4
Reading Level: grade 2

Librarianjk recommends The Village Garage

The Village Garage

by G. Brian Karas

Summary: Throughout the seasons the workers at the Village Garage are busy taking care of the town and its residents.

This is a wonderful book for discussing seasons and community workers. I recommend it to lovers of big automobiles, as well.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 2

Librarianjk recommends The Trucker

The Trucker

by Barbara Samuels

A boy who loves trucks is disappointed when he receives a cat named Lola instead of a toy fire truck, but Lola proves to be a "trucker" after all.

This book is adorable. I recommend it to young children who like trucks, automobiles, or cats.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 2

Librarianjk recommends Franklin's Big Dreams

Franklin's Big Dreams

by David Teague

Summary: A young boy's sleep is repeatedly interrupted by unusual building projects during the night.

This book is unique and has beautiful illustrations. I recommend it to children interested in transportation vehicles and night dreams.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 4

Librarianjk recommends I'm a Truck Driver

I'm a Truck Driver

by Jonathan London

Simple rhyming text introduces sounds and activities of a wide variety of trucks.

This is an excellent read for young readers and listeners interested in motor vehicles!

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grade k-3
Reading Level: grade 2