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	Shark vs. Train Chris Barton (2010) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Early Literacy: Narrative Skills Early Literacy: Vocabulary Friendship Humor New Books Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library Do you ever wonder what would happen if your favorite toys got into a contest? This great story pits one boy's shark against his best friend's train. Who's better at eating pies or shooting baskets? Who will win? Lichtenheld's illustrations are a funny accompaniment to an even funnier query. Librarian review written by Kristi Who is better, shark or train? It depends on what they're doing, and where. Shark wins the pie eating contest, but train can roast a marshmallow better than anyone! Train is more popular at the carnival, but shark is more graceful going off the high dive. Join shark and train for a reminder that not everyone is good at everything, and some things are hard to be good at at all (sword fighting on a tightrope, anyone?). This book will delight anyone, even if they don't have a competitive spirit! Librarian review written by Becker Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Otis Loren Long (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Category: Farms Friendship New Books Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library Otis is a happy tractor who works hard on the farm. When a bawling baby calf joins the farm, Otis' "putt puff puttedy chuff" is the only thing that soothes her. Otis and the calf become friends, but soon Otis is replaced by a big, yellow tractor. One day the calf gets stuck in the mud - who do you think will save the day? Librarian review written by Gwen

	The Grumpy Dump Truck Brie Spangler (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Toddlers Preschool Category: Behavior / Anger and Conflict Resolution Friendship New Books Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library Bertrand is a dump truck. He is very good at what he does. He is also very grumpy. He grumps and grumbles his way through the day. Bertrand can be down right mean. But when he runs into Tilly the porcupine, things start to change for the better. Sometimes all you need is a friend to feel better. Librarian review written by Lisa

	The Polar Express Chris Van Allsberg (1985) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Award Books Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes) Winter Holidays
Request this book from the Library This is one of the most fasinating and interesting books for both childrten and adults. This wonderful story by Chris Van Allsberg tells about a boy who goes to the North Pole with many others on the Polar Express. When they gather at the town center, they see Santa Claus and his elves and is rewarded the first gift of Christmas. What he wants more than ever is a silver bell from Santa's reindeer. To see what happens next, you'll have to read THE POLAR EXPRESS! Kid review written by Sarah, Age 5

	Busy Boats Tony Mitton (2002) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Nonfiction Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library It is about boats and how they work and what they do. Kid review written by Samantha, Age 7

	Friday My Radio Flyer Flew Zachary Pullen (2008) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Adventure New Books Realistic Fiction Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library On Saturday, a curious boy searched in the attic and found his dad's old Radio Flyer red wagon. Sunday he and his dad took it for walk around town and the little boy was inspired to make the wagon fly! He tinkered, he waited, he tumbled, focused and eventually he flew the Radio Flyer on Friday. Beautiful illustrations and poetic, simplistic verse to inspire any imagination. Librarian review written by Annie

	The Way Back Home Oliver Jeffers (2008) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Adventure Friendship New Books Space Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library What would you do if you found an airplane in your closet? Fly it to the moon, of course! But what if on your way you ran out of gas and ended up stranded on the moon? Another charming story from Oliver Jeffers about the unusual places where we find friendship. Librarian review written by Tara

	Machines at Work Byron Barton (1987) , 32 pages Audience: Toddlers Preschool Category: Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library People do work - machines do work too! This book shows different construction machines doing their jobs. Byron Barton uses simple text and simple color illustrations oulined in black, both of which make this a fantastic book for the youngest readers. Librarian review written by Emilia

	Get to Work, Trucks! Don Carter (2002) , 32 pages Audience: Toddlers Preschool Category: Concept - Colors Concept - Numbers Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library From the beginning of the day to the end of the day, a crew is working with heavy machinery to build a bridge. A turtle stops the production until it gets moved aside. Can you name the different trucks? This book offers many ways to share it with children. The colorful trucks can be used for reviewing colors or counting. One could focus on the beginning, middle and end of the story. What happens at the beginning? Middle? And end? The illustrations are photos of three-dimensional scenes made from foam board, plaster and acrylic paint and look like frosting on a birthday cake! Librarian review written by Emilia

	Clickety Clack Rob and Amy Spence (1999) , 32 pages Audience: Toddlers Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Animals Early Literacy: Phonological Awareness Rhyming Books Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library A train gets more and more crowded as animals get on at each stop. This is a great participatory book with the recurring phrase: "the little black train going down the track. Clickety clack, clickety clack." Everyone reading the book can say that phrase together on cue. This is a cumulative story with more passengers being added to the train at each stop. This one is lots of fun to read together. Librarian review written by Mollie

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