This board book invites little ones to say goodnight to their favorite vehicle—the garbage truck! Follow the big green truck as it travels through town, and wind down with the soothing rhyme and vibrant, engaging illustrations. Each page offers a gentle, repetitive refrain that helps energetic kids slow down, making bedtime feel safe, predictable, and full of connection. Perfect for little hands, the sturdy pages encourage toddlers to be hands-on, turning storytime into a playful moment that parents and children look forward to night after night.
Whether you're searching for a memorable first birthday gift, hoping to delight a garbage truck-loving toddler, or looking for a story that makes bedtime easier, this warm, rhythmic book is a perfect choice. Goodnight Garbage Truck brings comfort and joy to nightly routines and quickly becomes a story children ask for again and again, making it an ideal addition to any child's library.
Turn bedtime into the best part of the day—one gentle goodnight at a time—with Goodnight Garbage Truck.
Goodnight, dump truck.
Goodnight, trailer.
Goodnight, harvester and baler.
Of all the trucks, this one's the best.
Goodnight, garbage truck, time to rest.
Michelle Robinson’s many award winning picture books are popular in homes, schools, and libraries all over the world. Michelle is either busy writing, performing at literature festivals, delivering school visits, or being mum. Her YouTube channel, Michelle Robinson - Children’s Author, is full of ideas to encourage young children to read, write, and have fun! You can also download free teacher’s notes and activity sheets at: michellerobinson.co.uk.
Nick East is the co-creator of the bestselling Toto the Ninja Cat series—currently being adapted for stage and screen—as well as the long-running and much-loved Goodnight books for Puffin. He writes and illustrates his own fiction for young readers, including the Agent Weasel animal superspy books and the new Squirrel Shady series, due for publication in 2026.Alongside this, Nick continues to develop stories across children’s fiction and picture books, with playful humor and a character-led approach.Previously, Nick worked as a museum and exhibition designer, and now lives near York with his wife, two children, and their dog, Herbie.