Amazing Machines Collection Tony Mitton And Ant Parker Terrific Trains Complete Box Set

The Amazing Machines Collection by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker is a lively 10-book box set perfect for curious preschoolers, parents, teachers, and gift buyers who love playful, educational picture books. This paperback boxed set brings together energetic rhymes, bold illustrations, and hands-on vocabulary building — ideal for bedtime reading, classroom circle time, or a toddler’s first library. Condition: BRAND NEW.

Titles in this set: Terrific Trains, Tremendous Tractors, Tough Trucks, Dazzling Diggers, Super Submarines, Brilliant Boats, Roaring Rockets, Cool Cars, Flashing Fire Engines, Amazing Aeroplanes. Format: Paperback. ISBN: ‎9780753448533.

What’s inside each book

These picture books pair Tony Mitton’s award-winning, rhythmical poetry with Ant Parker’s bright, zany artwork to turn vehicle facts into joyful stories. Each title follows a cast of playful animal characters as they explore different machines, highlighting how they work, what they do, and why they’re important. Most books include a handy picture dictionary or illustrated glossary to build early vocabulary and reinforce learning.

Selected book summaries

Terrific Trains — Big trains, small trains, old trains and new: a choo-choo adventure that captures the sounds and sights of a railway journey, from tunnels to stations.

Tremendous Tractors — Follow animal farmers as they plant and harvest using tractors, trailers, plows and other farm machinery.

Tough Trucks — A celebration of heavy-duty vehicles that carry huge loads and rumble down busy roads.

Dazzling Diggers — Noisy, strong, and brave construction machinery in action: shovels, bulldozers, and scoops get the job done.

Super Submarines — Join Mouse, Rabbit and Bird under the sea and learn how submarines dive, surface and operate, with a helpful technical glossary to boost comprehension.

Brilliant Boats — Sunny, splashy fun that introduces different boats and life on the water.

Roaring Rockets — Zoom through space with a crew of adventurous animals and discover the basics of rockets and space travel.

Cool Cars — From limousines to sports cars, this title includes a picture dictionary of car parts and lively rhymes from poet Tony Mitton.

Flashing Fire Engines — A thrilling ride with brave animal firefighters, with vocabulary to explain how fire engines help communities.

Amazing Aeroplanes — Buckle up and explore the world of flight with playful text and engaging illustrations.

• Benefits: Builds early STEM vocabulary, encourages hands-on curiosity, supports read-aloud interaction.
• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers — rhythmic text helps language development and memory.
• Picture dictionaries/glossaries in many titles reinforce learning and identify technical parts.
• Durable paperback format in a handy boxed set makes a great gift or classroom resource.

This trusted, critically acclaimed children’s series is written by the bestselling and award-winning poet Tony Mitton and illustrated by Ant Parker — a combination parents and educators rely on for quality early learning. The Amazing Machines Collection makes a thoughtful gift, a timeless keepsake for young vehicle lovers, and an ideal addition to classrooms, nurseries, or family reading nooks.