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Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go Hardcover – Picture Book, June 1, 1998

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4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 5,870 ratings
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It's time to start your engines in this Richard Scarry classic all about vehicles!

Buckle-up for a fun-filled day of planes, trains, automobiles . . . and even a pickle truck! Featuring hundreds of clearly labeled vehicles, this is the perfect book for little vehicle fans from the one and only Richard Scarry.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 3 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Richard Scarry's Busy World
  3. Print length
    72 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    AD490L
  7. Dimensions
    10.5 x 0.45 x 12.19 inches
  8. Publisher
    Golden Books
  9. Publication date
    June 1, 1998
  10. ISBN-10
    0307157857
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0307157850
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Read more from Richard Scarry! Buckle-up for a fun-filled day of planes, trains, automobiles . . . and even a pickle truck! Go on a visit to Busytown and find out how everyone spends their days. With everything from an airport to a grocery store, this book has hundreds of objects labeled to help readers expand their vocabularies. Visit the school, the farm, the post office, and more in this book that teaches all about what goes on in the community. This Richard Scarry board book introduces babies and toddlers to Busytown friends as well as 100 essential first words! Join the beloved characters Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and more as they learn about the importance of manners.

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Although this book was around when many of today's parents were youngsters, it has remained a steadfast must-have in every toddler's library. For starters, it's a great vocabulary guide that names the many things that go (and some that haven't a prayer of going, but are great fun to imagine anyway). It's also teeming with detail-rich scenes and characters on every page, teaching children the rewards of looking long and closely (such as finding the hidden "Goldbug" in each spread). Along the way it entertains with the silly and slapstick--everything from toothpaste and toothbrush cars to six fire department vehicles that show up to extinguish a ladybug-size fire in a miniature pink convertible. What's most amazing about this book, however, is its longevity. When you purchase it for your fledgling talker, you should consider it an investment. Even 11-, 12-, and 13-year-olds are known to pore over the book nostalgically, cooing at Lowly Worm and eagerly tracking Officer Flossie's book-long chase after that irresponsible, speedster driver in a cowboy hat. (Ages 2 and older) --Gail Hudson

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This book is about objects with wheels that can roll.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Golden Books (June 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0307157857
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0307157850
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD490L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 0.45 x 12.19 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 5,870 ratings

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Richard Scarry

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Richard Scarry is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! Generations of children all over the world have grown up spending hours poring over his books filled with all the colorful details of their daily lives. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. For himself, whenever he was asked how old he was, Scarry would always put up one hand and laugh, saying, "five!"

In his extraordinary career, Richard Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world, and are currently published in over twenty languages. Richard Scarry, Jr., also an illustrator, carries on his father's work today under the name of Huck Scarry. He was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Society of Illustrators in 2012.

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Customers find the book's ideas great, versatile, and creative. They also appreciate the captivating illustrations and entertainment value. Readers mention the book has many pages and is good for children.

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258 customers mention "Children's books"258 positive0 negative

Customers find the book good for children, it creates a great parent-child engagement, and it helps develop imagination. They also say the book encourages an expanded vocabulary, manners, and everyday life. Customers also mention that it's easy to just talk about the activity and never tires of it.

"This book is perfect for toddlers! Each page opens to multiple different vehicles for your child to explore...." Read more

"...It's great for truck obsessed toddlers." Read more

"Great product. This is a classic children's book. It should be in every home. Your service is great!" Read more

"...But finding goldbug on every double page is perfect for adult/ child interactions...." Read more

227 customers mention "Entertainment value"227 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides great entertainment and learning. They say it has a fun story, interesting pictures, and every page is filled with activity. Readers also say the book has underlying humorous storylines that adults and older children find funny. They also say it's engrossing, enchanting, and energetic.

"...This provides great entertainment and learning." Read more

"...It’s a fun little book as you try to find Goldbug on each page." Read more

"...He’s super active and this book keeps his attention and helps him slow down. Looking for goldbug on every page is a great intro to Waldo." Read more

"...and prefer to point at interesting images, but it has a great interactive story as well...." Read more

138 customers mention "Illustrations"136 positive2 negative

Customers find the illustrations captivating, bright, and silly. They also appreciate the different scenes to look at as the pig family takes their journey.

"The illustrations are great and there are so many different things to look at - we notice something new each time!..." Read more

"Richard Scarry’s books are so classic. His illustrations are timeless and endearing. Follow along with the Pig family on a road trip to remember...." Read more

"...The colors are great too. He can spot the hidden ‘goldbug’ on every page!Cons as a mama:..." Read more

"...My son gives this 5 stars - he loves the huge full color pages packed full of detailed vehicle illustrations...." Read more

40 customers mention "Book length"29 positive11 negative

Customers find the book length to be very long for a kid's book, but they still find it interesting.

"...Very long, great bedtime book.UPDATE:MY TODDLER IS OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK “goldbug, goldbug, goldbug” ITS ALL I HEAR ALL DAY NOW" Read more

"The kids LOVE finding Goldbug on every double page. It's a long book, however, and kids want to read it all the time, parents, maybe not so much..." Read more

"...Cons as a mama:There are so many pages it takes me almost 25 minutes to read so I often skip pages...." Read more

"...At 60+ pages it is long, but my (almost) 2-yr-old will sit on my lap for 30+ pages at a time, sometimes the entire book...." Read more

27 customers mention "Author's ideas"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the author's ideas great for developing, interactive, and good on several levels. They also say the goldbug on every page is a great intro to Waldo. Readers also mention that the book is versatile and can be picked up and started reading at any page.

"...Looking for goldbug on every page is a great intro to Waldo." Read more

"...and engaging illustrations and descriptions that can foster good interaction about things, how they relate, and how they work." Read more

"...Things That Go has a simple premise - it's about a family going for a drive to go on a picnic...." Read more

"...It hits the mark on every count. Cars and trucks made out of everything from carrots, pickles and vegetables to conventional metal...." Read more

13 customers mention "Vehicle content"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the vehicle content fantastic, jam-packed with fantastic vehicles, and silly combinations or shapes. They say the book has a good bit of silly mixed in.

"...Featuring a delightful silly array of cars, trucks, and things that go, this book can be enjoyed in a variety of ways...." Read more

"...It also includes normal vehicles of all kinds...trash trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, baby buggies...." Read more

"...This 2-year-old can't get enough of it! Bright colors, sooo many trucks, cars, motorcycles and a bariety of animals driving them...." Read more

"Kids love this book. Some of the vehicles are very silly combinations or shapes and make them laugh...." Read more

18 customers mention "Readability"6 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the readability. Some find the book easy to read, with lots of small text throughout each page and wonderful pictures. They also say it's great for car readers, with plenty to see and learn. However, some customers report that the book is distorted, unreadable, rude, and sexist. They say the printings are less than satisfactory and the story and the drawings are not that good.

"...Some pages are slightly rude/sexist. There are a few pokes about the dad being stupid or unaware...." Read more

"...Daughter, age 7 (very smart little girl) loved this book and could read complete text. She was so excited for having this book...." Read more

"...The writing is a bit meh but at this age he does not really need the story. Feels like Where's Waldo for little kids...." Read more

"...I will say this is NOT a quick read. There are many objects that are labeled that you will be reading along with the story itself...." Read more

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Kelsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Endless Discovery
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This book is perfect for toddlers! Each page opens to multiple different vehicles for your child to explore. This provides great entertainment and learning.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book to explore
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The illustrations are great and there are so many different things to look at - we notice something new each time! Our favorite part is looking for Gold Bug hidden on each spread.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book to explore
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The illustrations are great and there are so many different things to look at - we notice something new each time! Our favorite part is looking for Gold Bug hidden on each spread.
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Marina
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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Was a present for a two year old boy!
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SuzyQ47
5.0 out of 5 stars An old book memory
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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I bought this as a gift for my great grandson. I used to read this book to my children when they were little. It’s a fun little book as you try to find Goldbug on each page.
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Angela
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic for the truck obsessed child in your life.
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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Richard Scarry’s books are so classic. His illustrations are timeless and endearing. Follow along with the Pig family on a road trip to remember. Featuring a delightful silly array of cars, trucks, and things that go, this book can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

In addition to the Pig Family, you’ll meet Dingo Dog on a mad dash from the law and look for the friendly Gold Bug hiding on every page.

There are vehicles of all kinds in the city and the country, on land and by sea. Little ones will delight in everything there is to explore.
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Paula Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book for toddlers obsessed with trucks
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
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I have given this book to all children & grandchildren for the past 40 years. It's great for truck obsessed toddlers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars product was as advertised
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Great product. This is a classic children's book. It should be in every home. Your service is great!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book has been loved by all my granchildren
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My grandchildren love this book. I purchased my first one about 20 years ago. With each new grandchild, a new book is purchased for them to keep.
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HYI
5.0 out of 5 stars So fun
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2024
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Got this for our car-lover and he loves it. Since he can’t read yet, he needs help but It’s entertaining for grown-ups too (which is helpful when you have to read one book multiple times). Finding the gold bug in each page is really fun too.
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Florian & Larissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in France on March 15, 2019
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My son LOVES this book!!! He will read it for hours all by himself, just looking at all the pictures. Richard Scarry is a wonderful author, we will definitely be getting more of his books.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for kids ever!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2018
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I bought this over a year ago and I still have to read it every day! Luckily there is so much to discover and as his little mind expands we keep finding new details to talk about. It used to be just seeing a train, now we look for specific types of tractors with wheels or tracks!
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Hils
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic favourite
Reviewed in Australia on May 10, 2024
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Used to read to my kids, now reading to my grandies.
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Mara
5.0 out of 5 stars Un must have
Reviewed in Italy on December 21, 2017
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Adatto anche per bambini che non sanno ancora leggere, le illustrazioni di Scarry sono ricche di particolari e i piccoli lettori non si annoiano mai.
Consigliato soprattutto per maschi dato il tema dei mezzi di trasporto particolarmente apprezzato. Scarry sempre consigliato
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