Book Series · 6 Books

Big Little Concepts Books

In order from Shape Up, Construction Trucks! to Red Canoe Shows Up at Two!.

Shape Up, Construction Trucks!
Listen Up! Train Song
Animals Move
Bear Has a Belly
Let's Add Up!
Red Canoe Shows Up at Two!
Shape Up, Construction Trucks!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Shape Up, Construction Trucks!
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$1697
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 1–3 · 2020

Shape Up, Construction Trucks!

By Victoria Allenby

Spot shapes on construction trucks and build foundational skills.

24 pages
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Summary: Discover hidden shapes on construction vehicles through rhyming verses and vibrant photos. Toddlers will delight in identifying triangles, circles, and more on excavators and cranes. This playful journey not only entertains but also lays the groundwork for geometry and literacy. With engaging activities for parents, it's a fun way to boost spatial awareness and shape recognition.
In reading order

Big Little Concepts Series

6 books · Published 2020–2025

#1

Shape Up, Construction Trucks!

Picture Book · Ages 1–3 · 2020

Spot shapes on construction trucks and build foundational skills.

#2
Listen Up! Train Song
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$1795

Listen Up! Train Song

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover the rhythmic world of trains through playful sounds and engaging verses.

#3
Animals Move
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$1795

Animals Move

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022

Discover baby animals and mimic their playful moves in this interactive picture book.

#5
Bear Has a Belly
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$1697

Bear Has a Belly

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022

Discover body parts with animals and celebrate our unique similarities.

#4
Let's Add Up!
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$1697

Let's Add Up!

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022

Ten objects, endless possibilities. What will they create?

#9
Red Canoe Shows Up at Two!
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$1697

Red Canoe Shows Up at Two!

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2025

What colorful boat will arrive next, and when?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Big Little Concepts series?

There are 6 books in the Big Little Concepts series. It began with Shape Up, Construction Trucks! in 2020, and the newest book, Red Canoe Shows Up at Two!, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Big Little Concepts books in?

Start with Shape Up, Construction Trucks! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Big Little Concepts books best for?

The series is best for ages 1–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Big Little Concepts to life.

01

Victoria Allenby

Author
02

Jane Whittingham

Author
03

Maggie Zeng

Illustrator

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