Maisy's Book of Thigs That Go
(by Lucy Cousins, Candlewick $12.99 Score:)

Just when you thought Maisy's creator could not come up with anything new, here comes an amazing young science book. It's a pull the tab book that that shows foot power as Maisy walks, pedal power as she rides her bike, Steam power on a train with a smokestack and smoke that rises! Cousins did not forget wind power to move a sail boat, hot air for a balloon that rises above the pages, and sparks fly as an electric trolley moves forward and last of all, a space ship that rises with rocket fuel. Each of the pop up images is executed with great style. You will want to keep this on a high shelf between readings or the pop up pages will not go far. That said, this is a gem!

Age: Toddlers, Preschool. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

Away We Go!
(by Rebecca Kai Dotlich/illus. by Dan Yaccarino, HarperCollins $9.95 Score:) Toddlers are fascinated with transportation and with simple language, bright colors, and bouncing rhyme, this concept book is on the right road! 2 & up.

Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2001.