If you’re looking for new book ideas that are perfect for tiny truck lovers, you’re in the right place. There are many construction books for kids that are sure to excite and engage your little ones. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best children’s books about construction sites and vehicles that kids will totally dig.
Our toddler has been obsessed with trucks for over half his life, and we’ve spent countless hours reading truck books before bedtime. We’ve curated this list of construction books for kids from books available at our local library. We’ve also included links to make it easier for you to get your hands on these books, without the stress of having easily-torn library books around toddlers. So let’s get building and explore some of the best construction books for kids out there!
Key Takeaways
- There are many construction books for kids that are perfect for tiny truck lovers.
- These books are easy to read aloud and are toddler-vetted.
- Links to purchase the books are included to make it easier for you to get your hands on them.
Let’s Build
If you’re looking for a unique and fun construction adventure for your toddler, Let’s Build is a great choice. This interactive book turns the reader into an active participant in the story. Each page asks the child to do an action like tilt the page to help a dump truck dump or clap to get the attention of the crane truck. With your help, the construction vehicles build a new playground in the park.
This rough and tough construction play is perfect for kids who love big machines and tonka trucks. The book features various construction vehicles such as bulldozers, cranes, diggers, dump trucks, backhoes, and tractors. The colorful illustrations and interactive features will keep your child engaged and entertained.
Let’s Build is a great addition to any library or bookshelf. It is a book that both you and your child will enjoy reading together. The book is perfect for kids who love to play with jackhammers and other rough construction play. It is a book that will inspire your child’s imagination and creativity.
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Book
The Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site book by Sherri Duskey Rinker is a beloved modern classic and a New York Times bestseller. It has also inspired other construction truck books such as Mighty, Mighty Construction Site and Crane Truck’s Opposites Book. The book features a delightful rhyming pattern and tempo, making it an enjoyable read-aloud for children. Its bedtime theme can also help in convincing toddlers to settle down for the night. Many parents have found that their young children are excited to see which truck comes next and engage in discussions about their activities. Overall, the book has become a cherished favorite for many families, providing a comforting and entertaining bedtime ritual.
Shape Up, Construction Trucks Book
If you’re looking for a simple and repetitive book to help your toddler learn shapes, Shape Up, Construction Trucks by Victoria Allenby might be a great choice. The book features big, real photos of construction trucks and highlights a shape you can see on each truck. This can help your child learn to recognize shapes in the world around them. At the end of the book, there’s a short guide for parents with activities to help your child learn shapes, such as counting the sides of each shape as you read the book.
Digger Man
Digger Man is a children’s book written by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha. The book follows a young boy who dreams of operating a digging truck. The boy and his digging truck work together to build a playground where he and his brother can play. The book features the same little kids and plot structure as Fire Engine Man, where the boy envisions a life as a firefighter.
This book is a great way to teach children about digging trucks and the work they do. It also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and helping others. The main character shows his baby brother all about digging trucks, and with his help, the baby will learn to work with a digger too.
The book is a perfect way to introduce children to the world of construction and the tools used in it. It can also help teach children about the different types of construction vehicles and what they can do. The book is perfect for children who love trucks and construction vehicles.
In the book, the boy and his digging truck work with a crane to lift and move heavy objects. A crane is a powerful tool used in construction to lift and move heavy objects. It can pick up and move heavy materials such as steel beams, concrete blocks, and building materials. The crane is an essential tool in construction and is used in many different ways.
Overall, Digger Man is a great book for children who love construction vehicles and want to learn more about them. It is a fun and educational way to introduce children to the world of construction and the tools used in it.
Road Builders
Road Builders is a board book designed for toddlers that features thirteen different construction trucks used in building roads. This book is a great way to introduce young children to the concept of roadwork and construction workers. Each page of the book features a truck and describes its work in building a road, from grading to laying asphalt and painting lines. Toddlers encounter roads every day, so this book teaches them the work that goes into creating common infrastructure that they likely assume simply exists. The book ends with many different vehicles using the new road, which toddlers love to name.
Buildablock
If you are looking for an engaging board book for your toddler, then Buildablock should be on your list. This toddler book is all about construction vehicles working in a city. It features cutouts, uniquely shaped pages, and fold-out pages that your toddler will love.
One of the unique features of this book is the guessing game where toddlers can guess the type of truck based on the description. It also highlights some less common construction vehicles like the bridge builder and tunnel borer.
Buildablock is an interactive lift-the-flap book that is part of the “Block Book” series, which includes other alphabet books like “B is for Bulldozer,” “Alphabet Under Construction,” and “The Construction Alphabet Book.”
Digger, Dozer, Dumper
Digger, Dozer, Dumper is a children’s poetry book that introduces 16 different construction vehicles and explains their work through poems. The colorful illustrations and rhythmic structure of the poems make it an engaging read for children. Each poem is about a paragraph long, which could be text-heavy for younger toddlers. However, reading a few poems in a sitting still conveys the narrative. If you’re looking for a fun and educational book for your child, Digger, Dozer, Dumper is definitely worth checking out.
I Dig Being Kind
If you’re looking for a toddler board book that teaches kindness, then I Dig Being Kind might be a great option. The book features colorful illustrations of friendly-looking trucks that use their unique features to perform acts of kindness.
Each page is an example of a kind act, but some of the acts of kindness may not be explicitly clear. You may need to explain a few of the pages to your toddler because the text does not clearly indicate the problem the truck is solving for others. However, overall, the book is a sweet and enjoyable read for young children.
The book is a great way to teach young children about the importance of kindness and how they can make a difference in the world. The illustrations are engaging and the message is clear. If you’re looking for a fun way to teach your child about kindness, I Dig Being Kind is definitely worth checking out.
Dig!
Dig! is a children’s book that follows the adventures of Mr. Rally, a backhoe digging truck, and his dog as they complete five different digging projects throughout the day. The book features repetition and rhyming, which makes it an excellent choice for reading aloud to toddlers. The repetition is also beneficial for young children, as it helps them learn and remember new concepts quickly.
The book’s focus on counting to five and featuring other construction vehicles makes it an excellent addition to any child’s library. Additionally, the catchy refrain and colorful illustrations make it an engaging read for young children.
Dig! is similar in style to Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha’s other children’s books, Trashy Town and Smashy Town. The repetition and rhyming featured in all three books are recommended for toddlers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Overall, Dig! is a great choice for parents looking for a fun and educational book to read to their young children. It’s an excellent addition to any child’s library, and it’s sure to become a favorite among young readers who love construction vehicles and digging projects.
(Note: Tip Tip Dig Dig, Diggersaurs, and The Digger and the Flower are other children’s books about construction vehicles and digging projects that may be of interest to young readers.)
Whose Truck?
In the “Whose Truck?” board book for toddlers, each page features a truck and a short description of it. The reader then has to guess who operates that truck. The page folds out to reveal who uses the truck and what they do. This book shifts the focus to the helpers around town who use trucks to support the community, unlike other toddler truck books that only feature the trucks doing the work. The book also labels parts of the truck, which is a good springboard to talk about how pieces of trucks work with your toddler. This book is perfect for parents who want to teach their toddlers about different types of trucks and their functions.
This book is similar to “Old MacDonald Had a Truck” and “Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?” in that it features different types of trucks and their functions. However, “Whose Truck?” has a unique angle by focusing on the people who operate the trucks and support the community.
I’m Dirty!
“I’m Dirty!” is a children’s book written by Kate and Jim McMullan. The book follows the story of a backhoe digger. The pages feature big and fun fonts and punchy phrases about a backhoe’s work. The book leans heavily into sound words too which toddlers love to repeat. The backhoe counts 10 different things to clean up and then makes lots of noise as it gets dirty digging up a stump. This is a fun book for a truck-loving toddler and is great for reading aloud together with all the sounds. The book is perfect for parents looking for an engaging read that will keep their child entertained while also teaching them about the world of construction and excavation.
10 Little Excavators
“10 Little Excavators” is a counting book aimed at children who are working on their numbers. The book features ten excavators working together, each one encountering a different problem, resulting in one less excavator on the next page. The excavators are shown doing different activities on each page, with a rhyming pattern featuring each number. The book counts down instead of up, which is a subtle but nice change of pace compared to most counting books for this age set. The book does not reveal the next number until you turn the page so that the reader has an opportunity to say the number first.
At the end of the book, all the excavators reunite for bedtime and go to sleep. This counting book is a great way to introduce math to young children and help them improve their counting skills.
One other counting book that is worth mentioning is “One Big Building: A Counting Book About Construction.” This book also focuses on counting and features different construction vehicles doing different activities on each page.
Smashy Town
Smashy Town is a children’s book that follows Mr. Gilly, a demolition man, as he tears down a building with his wrecking ball. The book features a repetitive refrain as Mr. Gilly smashes down different materials in the building like wood and stones. The book is particularly enjoyable to read aloud, with good flow and rhymes with the right amount of repetition. The illustrations are beautiful for a book about a construction vehicle, and the color palette is lovely.
At the end of the book, Mr. Gilly cleans up the mess he makes with the demolition, which is a nice moral if you’re trying to teach your child to clean up after themselves. If you and your child enjoy construction books, you might want to check out our list of Children’s Books about Dump Trucks.
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