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$2090
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1964
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
A magical car leads a family on thrilling adventures beyond imagination.
176 pages· 23,436 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 16,127 ratings
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Books About Cars · 115 titles considered
The Best Cars Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about cars? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Cars
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010
The No 1 Car Spotter
A young car spotter solves village problems with creativity and charm.
112 pages· 8,391 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 357 ratings
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1961
Go, Dog. Go!
A story about dogs and their adventures.
64 pages· 524 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 97,258 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
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$2849
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
A warning, a diary, and petrified students. Is Harry the heir of Slytherin?
American Library Association’s Notable Children’s Books (2000)ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults (2000)The Scottish Arts Council Book Award (1999)FCBG Children’s Book Award (1998)North East Book Award (1999)
341 pages· 86,243 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 4,628,612 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016
Gus's Garage
By Leo Timmers
A character named Gus helps his friends with various problems using items he has stored.
32 pages· 181 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 441 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
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$958
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1986
Sheep in a Jeep
Sheep in a jeep face unexpected mishaps on their countryside drive.
26 pages· 83 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 18,508 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Towed by Toad
By Jashar Awan · Book #1 in the Towed by Toad series
When the helper's truck breaks down, who will come to the rescue?
48 pages· 166 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 790 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2006
Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
A pig named Mercy loves to ride in the car with her owner Mr. Watson every Saturday, but things take a turn when she decides to take the wheel
72 pages· 2,203 words· Est. 25 min read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,794 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1974
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
Explore a world of vehicles on a whimsical journey to the beach.
72 pages· 1,954 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,711 ratings
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2000
The Truth about Bats
Join a wild journey to uncover the secrets of bats.
80 pages· 6,536 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,322 ratings
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Cars Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about cars for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$499
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks From A to Z
Ages 2–4 · 1990
Explore an alphabet adventure from ambulance to zippercar.
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$899
Car, Car, Truck, Jeep
Ages 2–5 · 2018
Discover a world of vehicles set to a familiar tune. Perfect for little ones who love things that go.
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$1099
Little Blue Truck Leads the Way
Ages 0–3 · 2009
A country truck faces a city traffic jam and finds a clever way out.
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$999
Cars Go
Ages 0–2 · 2016
Discover the thrilling sounds of eight lively cars in action.
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$1699
Vehicles
Ages 0–3 · 2012
Explore the world through touch and sight, sparking early learning and language skills.
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$699
Beep Beep / Piip piip
Ages 2–5 · 2008
Join a family's lively car journey to Grandma's house.
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$799
On the Move
Ages 0–2 · 2018
Explore vehicles with interactive pull-tabs and bold visuals.
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$799
Car Goes Far
Ages 0–2 · 2013
A little car's big day ends with a soapy car wash.
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$499
Zoom! Zoom!
Ages 2–5 · 2024
Cars race to the finish line. Who will win?
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$1299
City
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Discover the hidden world of busy vehicles in action.
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$899
Things that Go
Ages 0–2 · 2015
Discover vehicles as shapes transform from helicopters to boats in this interactive board book.
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$599
Race Day
Ages 2–5 · 2010
Engines roar, tires screech, and the race to the finish line begins. Who will claim victory?
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Cars Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about cars for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1699
Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia
Ages 4–8 · 1995
Amelia Bedelia takes the wheel, turning a simple drive into a hilarious adventure.
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$999
Let's Go for a Drive!
Ages 4–8 · 2012
Best friends plan a road trip, but unexpected twists await.
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$1999
The Blue Pickup
Ages 4–8 · 2024
A girl and her granddad revive an old pickup, uncovering stories and memories.
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$1899
Moo!
Ages 3–6 · 2013
A cow's wild car ride hits a bump. What happens next?
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$599
Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race
Ages 5–8 · 2004
In 1901, a daring race could fund Ford's dream car.
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$899
The Adventures of Taxi Dog
Ages 4–8 · 1990
A stray dog finds adventure and friendship with a taxi driver in NYC.
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$399
B is for Books!
Ages 4–6 · 1996
A worm's journey through the alphabet of books.
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$899
Rattletrap Car
Ages 4–8 · 2001
Can a rattletrap car survive the journey to the lake?
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$599
Monster Trucks!
Ages 5–8 · 2010
Discover the thrilling world of monster trucks as they jump, race, and crush everything in their path.
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$1799
Are We There Yet?
Ages 5–6 · 2016
A boy's car ride turns into a time-travel adventure through history's wonders and mysteries.
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$1899
I Want to Ride the Tap Tap
Ages 2–6 · 2020
A young boy dreams of riding Haiti's vibrant tap tap bus, meeting colorful characters along the way.
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$1699
Race!
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A tiny car races against giants. Can it claim victory in a thrilling contest?
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Cars Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about cars for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Who Was Henry Ford?
Ages 8–11 · 2002
A biography of Henry Ford, the inventor and businessman who revolutionized the automotive industry with the Model T car
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$799
Goodbye Stranger
Ages 8–10 · 2015
Can childhood friendships survive the challenges of growing up?
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$799
The Haunted Car
Ages 9–12 · 1999
A mysterious car beckons Mitchell, leading him into a terrifying ride.
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$699
Car Trouble
Ages 13–+ · 2005
A road trip turns chaotic with unexpected companions and hidden agendas.
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$1995
Save the Crash-test Dummies
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Discover the evolution of car safety through daring experiments and engineering marvels.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
The Great Rat Rally
Ages 7–10 · 2022
A mouse gets roped into participating in a car rally to save his family's honor
Graphic Nov.
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$1399
Cars: Engines That Move You
Ages 9–13 · 2019
Discover the explosive history and mechanics of cars in this engaging exploration.
Graphic Nov.
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$499
Built for Speed
Ages 5–7 · 2020
A young inventor and her robot friends help a girl with a disability participate in a go-kart race by building a custom go-kart for her.
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$2627
Ferrari
Ages 8–10 · 2007
Uncover the thrilling legacy and future of Ferrari's speed machines.
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$399
Monster Trucks
Ages 6–8 · 2019
A boy and his pet fly learn about monster trucks at a stadium event
Street Heat
Ages 8–12
A high-speed race through city streets tests the skill and focus of drivers competing to cross the finish line first.
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$2695
Lamborghini Aventador
Ages 8–12 · 2023
Discover the thrilling history and specs of the Lamborghini Aventador.