Things That Go: a Swirling Spinner Book

By: Johnny Barr

Published by Candlewick Press, 2026-07-14

A brand-new take on board books! Babies and adults alike will be mesmerized by the innovative die-cut spinners on every spread.

Do you see that bicycle? How about that tractor? Now can you spin them? Learning about things that go is a hands-on activity with this high-contrast board book featuring a die-cut spinner on every spread. Along with promoting interaction and early motor development, this book also provides visual stimulation for babies--through simple illustrations and five spinning pictures that make a different pattern on each spread, from a helicopter's blades to a paddleboat's wheel. Offering sure appeal for expectant parents, carers of babies, and anyone who appreciates ingenious design, this book's content has been reviewed and approved by experts in pediatric ophthalmology.