Diggers, dozers, backhoes, cement mixers, graders, scrapers—these books have it all! It’s no surprise that construction truck books often rank among the best of the best. Dig into my recommendations of the best construction truck books for one year olds, two year olds, and three year olds.
➡️ Looking for the best of the best? Check out my list of the best truck books for toddlers.
- Tonka: Tough, Tougher, Toughest!
by Grace Baranowski, Nigel Chilvers Tonka (the toy truck company) publishes a ton of books for little kids aimed at getting them excited about trucks and vehicles, presumably so they’ll ask their parents to buy more toys. Gotta keep the truck economy moving! ➡️ While you’re here, check out my list of the best toddler… Read more: Tonka: Tough, Tougher, Toughest! - Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers
by Ole Könnecke What do you get if you mix together Richard Scarry, Sandra Boynton, and a whole bunch of trucks? It would have to be something like Ole Könnecke’s genius Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers, one of my personal favorite truck books. ➡️ See more of my recommended toddler truck books. What the Book is… Read more: Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers - Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night (and Sequels)
by Brianna Caplan Sayres and Christian Slade When I was pregnant with my son, I went to a bookstore to browse and daydream about what I would read to him someday. All the beloved books from my childhood were there. More modern books with more modern, artful illustrations. Creative, beautiful, and educational. I dreamed we’d… Read more: Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night (and Sequels) - Roadwork
By Sally Sutton and Brian Lovelock I initially came across this book because it’s frequently recommended on Reddit. We’ve had it from the library for a while, so I thought I’d write up a quick review! ➡️ Read more of the most best toddler truck books according to Reddit.. What the Book is About Roadwork… Read more: Roadwork - Little Excavator
By Anna Dewdney Man, I love Little Excavator. My husband picked it up at the bookstore without even opening it because we love Llama Llama Red Pajama enough to just have faith in the magic of Anna Dewdney’s writing. (Well, that, and because we were in a major construction truck phase around here.) This book… Read more: Little Excavator