By Jocelyn Crawley, Bilingual Youth Associate, Maxwell Park Library
Honk honk, beep beep, these books are on the street and driving to a library near you!
Richard Scarry's Halloween Cars and Trucks – It’s time for Halloween in Busytown and this tiny board book is full of vehicles and shenanigans to get you ready to trick-or-treat.
Marvels Vehicles series – From ambulances to monster trucks, this non-fiction series has facts and funny pictures, plus a list of kid friendly websites so your child can continue their research. Want to read these books in Spanish? Check them out on Hoopla for free with your library card!
Your Truck/Tu Camioneta by Jon Klassen - Whether you read it in Spanish or English, you’re sure to enjoy this quick little bedtime story written in Klassen’s classic style: simple and silly.
Toad On the Go by Jashar Awan – This is a fast-paced story about how everyone makes mistakes, but by working together we can fix it. Look closely at the illustrations; they are full of tiny details that you might miss if you drive read too fast.
Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan – This is a Storytime favorite that reminds us to do what we enjoy, no matter how different it may be.
Good Night, Little Blue Truck/Buenas Noches, Camioncito Azul by Alice Schertle – This book is great for practicing animal noises with your little one, and it’s also a great way to start a conversation about feelings.
Good Luck, Ice Cream Truck by Sorche Fairbank – Wave to all the trucks as they pass through the neighborhood in this lyrical book about waiting patiently. Each truck plays an import role in the town, but none as important as the ice cream truck.
The Dumped Truck by Daniel Bernstrom – This brilliantly illustrated book about a little dump truck that just wants to clean will hit you right in the feels.
