Book Series · 7 Books

Things That Go Books

In order from Trucks to Boats.

The Things That Go series is a set of 7 picture books by Patricia Hubbell, published between 2003 and 2009. Written for ages 3–12, most books run about 30 pages.

Trucks
Trains
Cars
Firefighters!
Airplanes
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Trucks
Sale price
$1495
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2003

Trucks

By Patricia Hubbell, Megan Halsey (Illustrator)

Discover the world of trucks in every shape and size.

32 pages
Hardcover
Summary: Dive into a vibrant world where trucks of all kinds—fast, slow, old, and new—come to life. This rhyming tale celebrates the diverse roles and effortless work of these mighty machines, captivating young readers with colorful illustrations and rhythmic storytelling. What adventures await in the world of transport?
The complete set

Things That Go Series

7 books · Published 2003–2009

Trucks
Series
Sale price
$1495

Trucks

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2003

Discover the world of trucks in every shape and size.

Trains
Series
Sale price
$999

Trains

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2005

Discover the world of trains through rhymes and vibrant illustrations.

Cars
Series
Sale price
$759

Cars

Picture Book · Ages 4–12 · 2006

Cars zoom through town, racing and honking. Discover the world of vehicles in motion.

Firefighters!
Series
Sale price
$1499

Firefighters!

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2007

Firefighters race to the rescue, ready to save the day. Will they succeed?

Airplanes
Series
Sale price
$1499

Airplanes

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2008

Explore the world of airplanes with vibrant art and thrilling journeys.

Police
Series
Sale price
$999

Police

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2008

Discover the daily adventures and duties of police officers.

Boats
Series
Sale price
$1799

Boats

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2009

Explore the world of boats in a vibrant, nautical adventure.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Things That Go series?

There are 7 books in the Things That Go series. It began with Trucks in 2003, and the newest book, Boats, was published in 2009.

What ages are the Things That Go books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Things That Go to life.

01

Patricia Hubbell

Author
02

Megan Halsey

Illustrator
03

Sean Addy

Illustrator
04

Viviana Garofoli

Illustrator

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