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My First Things That Go Book Review: A Vehicles Board Book, Ages 0-3

Scholastic's sturdy board book of cars, trucks, planes and trains for ages 0-3. What is inside, the pictures and how it builds early language.

Team Zootii Updated · 4 min read

Most toddlers point at every bus, auto and bike on the road and shout its name. If yours does too, a vehicles board book will be read until the corners go soft.

In this My First Things That Go book review we look at the Scholastic Early Learners board book: what is inside, the pictures, the age it suits and how it helps early language.

The short answer My First Things That Go is a board book for ages 0-3 from Scholastic Early Learners, part of the My First Learning Library series. Bright pictures and simple text introduce cars, trucks, planes, trains and boats, with sturdy pages and interactive elements made for little hands.

My First Things That Go board book cover, Scholastic Early Learners

ISBN: 9781338776324

My First Things That Go book review: what is inside

This board book introduces young children to the world of transportation. Colourful pictures and simple text help them learn about different vehicles.

From cars and trucks to planes and trains, children discover the things that go in their everyday lives. The sturdy pages and interactive elements are made for little hands to explore.

Why parents like it

Parents and caregivers pick it for its educational content, interactive format and engaging pictures. It is a fun, easy way for young children to learn about transport and the world around them.

  • Colourful pictures and simple text hold a toddler's attention.
  • Interactive elements invite hands-on learning.
  • The sturdy board book format is durable and easy to hold for babies and toddlers.

The illustrations

The pictures are bright, bold and detailed. Each page shows different vehicles, from familiar cars and trucks to airplanes and boats.

They are simple enough for young children to identify each vehicle easily, and the pages stand up to repeated handling.

My First Things That Go book for kids: what age is it for?

It is a board book designed for children ages 0-3. The sturdy pages and compact size suit little hands.

How it helps a child's development

  • Early language: simple text and pictures build vocabulary.
  • Thinking skills: children learn to tell different types of transport apart.
  • Hands-on learning: the interactive elements encourage exploration.
  • Curiosity: it inspires children to learn more about the world around them.

Read-aloud tip After each page, point to the same vehicle on your next walk or drive. Linking the picture to the real thing is how those first words stick.

About the publisher

Scholastic Early Learners is a division of Scholastic Inc. dedicated to educational books for young children. Its focus is early learning, with engaging, interactive books that support growth and curiosity.

Similar books in this category

  • "My Big Truck Book" by Roger Priddy
  • "Things That Go!" by DK
  • "Baby Touch and Feel: Things That Go" by DK

Gift it right: My First Things That Go as a birthday gift

A sturdy vehicles board book is one of the safest books as birthday gifts for kids aged 0-3, especially little ones who love anything with wheels. Add vehicle name labels inside the cover and a name sticker on the wrapping.

See all personalised book labels, or browse our gifts for kids to pair the book with something more.

Frequently asked questions

What age is My First Things That Go for?

It is a board book designed for children ages 0-3.

Who publishes My First Things That Go?

Scholastic Early Learners, a division of Scholastic Inc., as part of the My First Learning Library series.

What vehicles are in My First Things That Go?

Cars, trucks, planes, trains and boats, shown with bright pictures and simple text.

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Written by Team Zootii

We are the parents and makers behind Zootii in Mumbai. We write about what we test with our own kids: school labels, gifting and everyday hacks.

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