Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks (and Things That Go)

Hit the road with Richard Scarry in this beloved, richly illustrated book that invites readers to explore buses, fire engines, airplanes, ships, tractors, and even quirky vehicles like pickle trucks and mouse-powered contraptions. With every turn of the page, young readers will discover hundreds of labeled machines at work in Busytown—learning vehicle names, functions, and the bustling life of a community in motion. 

Why We Love It

• Age range: Great for toddlers to early elementary (ages 2–6)

• Key play value: Builds vocabulary and curiosity about how things move and work

• Parent appeal: Full of details to revisit again and again—strong for read-alouds, exploration, and discovery