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Things that go
We all know a kid who loves machinery - noisy and busy vehicles are fascinating! Why not tap into that passion with a book about things that dig, chug, zoom and fly? For littlies, you could start with super-engaging board book 'Dig, Dump, Roll' by Sally Sutton and Brian Lovelock. Who doesn't love phrases like ''Wham-a-hammer, bam-a-slamma'? Author Sally Sutton has written a range of wonderful books about demolition, ambulances and the like - just mention her name at a bookshop near you!'Ellie Copter: Nee Naw and Friends' by Deano Yipadee, with illustrations by Paul Beavis, will delight little ones, especially fans of friendly and fun emergency vehicles and helicopters.'Old Truck and the Flood', by Jennifer Somervell with illustrations by Margery Fern is a true story! Old Truck is home alone when the Tongariro River bursts its banks. “What will happen to me?” he thinks. I am not a duck! I’m a truck. And I’m stuck!”It's hard to go past 'The Little Yellow Digger Saves Christmas' for a festive read this year. Wonderfully illustrated by Fifi Colston, Peter Gilderdale's sweet tale tells the story of the brave little digger who rescues Santa from a spot of trouble! In 'The Wheels on the Truck' by the Topp Twins and Jenny Cooper, three cool dogs accompany two keen anglers vroom, screech and beep their way down the road as they head to the beach.Find more wonderful books for your child by following the link to our school librarian's picture book recommendations below: