Lit Lorie Loves – Transportation Picture Books

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Air Miles by Bill Salaman 

"A poignant book about new horizons and saying goodbye from best-loved creators: John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury. Miles is a difficult dog who loves to ride in his motor car. He is growing older, but a new challenge awaits when he takes to the skies. A picture book of beauty, infinite possibility, and love, which explores loss and grief in subtle and comforting ways"--Publisher's description.

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Bearplane! By Deborah Underwood 

From the departure gate to the baggage claim, Bear Cub experiences his first time on a plane.

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Big Truck Little Island by Chris Van Dusen 

Based on a real incident that occurred in the island town of Vinalhaven, Maine, this rhyming story recounts what happens when a big flatbed truck carrying a mysterious, covered load across a small island gets stuck on a tight curve and blocks traffic in both directions.

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The Digger Dance by Judy Ann Sadler 

"A young boy is highly skeptical when his grandmother tells him that the machines at the nearby construction can dance, and he wants to see this for himself. But there are setbacks. And the child must be patient and fill the time in other ways - ploughing through books, digging through the toy box, building, and bulldozing. When Grandma decides to bake, the child eagerly joins in, because Baking is as good as watching diggers."-- Provided by publisher.

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Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever by Michael Morpurgo 

An inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman celebrating the world's most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and its greatest fan, a young girl named Iris.

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Here Comes Truck Driver Hippo by Jonathan London 

Little Hippo loves to play pretend, and today he is going to be a truck driver! He zooms his dump truck through the savannah to deliver a surprise to the lion cubs. But when Little Hippo encounters roadblocks throughout his journey, he is grateful he has such good friends to help him along his way. This heartwarming story shows the importance of helping others and being brave.

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Hooray for Trucks! By Susan Hughes 

"An assortment of construction vehicles needs to be convinced to stop working so they can get cleaned up for a truck parade! But despite the narrator's cajoling, the trucks just want to keep working. They do not want to waste time taking a bath -- they want to be useful! They want to flatten soil, haul dirt, carry bricks, and lift beams! They want to DO! They want to WORK! But it turns out that there is an exciting reason for the trucks to stop their work, take a bath, and get in line ... Get ready, get set for the TRUCK PARADE! Kids will have fun reading along to this playful, rhyming story with an extremely satisfying finish."-- Provided by publisher.

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Hush, Little Trucker by Kim Norman 

"This truck-themed picture book offers a charming new spin on the classic lullaby "Hush, Little Baby," following a mother and child as they imagine taking the wheel of various vehicles, from a bulldozer to a front-end loader to a giant crane."-- Front jacket.

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Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend by Alice Schertle 

Beep! Beep! Have you heard the news? There is someone new on the farm! All the animals are curious and cautious about the newcomer--what will he be like? Does he neigh like a horse or oink like a pig? Does he have fur or feathers? Does he swim? Does he fly? Luckily, Blue knows just the thing to help his friends, old and new, feel at home! Making new friends can be scary, but being kind is easy. Little Blue's "Beep!" was loud and clear: We are glad you are here!

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Little Pups in Big Trucks by Bob Shea 

"It's the first day of puppy school and Dig Doug, Puddles, and Cheddar can't wait to start digging, building, and loading in their trucks. But when their teacher, Miss Polly, gets stuck under some rocks, they will have to come together and use teamwork to get her free"-- Provided by publisher.

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My First Dino-Racing by Lisa Wheeler 

"Vroom! Follow the action as dinosaurs in stock cars cruise to the finish line. Rhyming text highlights key features of a race in this high-energy board book"-- Provided by publisher.

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Peppa Pig and the Great Race by Peppa 

Daddy Pig has a surprise for Peppa, George, and Mummy Pig. But they will have to hurry to the fairgrounds to find out what it is. The car is the quickest way to go, but when it breaks down, the family must figure out another way—and fast! Bikes are too slow, and Miss Rabbit’s fire engine is not available. Can they take the bus? How about Grandpa’s train, or a digger, or the ice cream truck? It is a race against time as Peppa and her family use all manner of vehicles to reach their destination—and Daddy’s major surprise. It is well worth the trip!"-- Provided by publisher.

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Red Truck, Yellow Truck by Michelle Robinson 

Red truck, yellow truck and their dog drivers are on their way to the construction site. But as they drive through the busy city, a snowy forest, and a cow-filled farm, they get sidetracked by a slow garbage truck, a snowdrift, and a speeding tractor. Will they get their jobs done before they have to turn in for the night?

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Tow Truck Joe Makes A Splash by June Sobel 

"It's a hot summer day in Motor City and Joe the Tow and Patch the Pup are very busy! When a back-up at the Splash 'n' Shine car wash causes a delay, Patch and Joe need help from their friends to save the day. There is no job too big for the Motor City friends when they work together!"-- Publisher's description.

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You Make My Heart Go Vroom by Rose Rossner 

"Show your little one they fuel your days with loads of love in this adorably punny book about things that go! The perfect gift to share with someone wheely special"-- Provided by publisher.