Construction
Thonk! Clonk! Clap! The team behind Roadworks and Demolition returns to the building site with another winner for pre-school fans of machines and building sites!
Another rhythmic read-aloud for machine and building site enthusiasts from the team behind Roadworks and Demolition. Describing all the heaving and hammering involved in building a new library, this book is full of action-packed illustrations and irresistible sound words – Hoist the wood. Hoist the wood. Chain and hook and strap. Swing it round, then lower it down. Thonk! Clonk! Clap! It will have kids clamouring to join in, and includes a pictorial glossary of all the machines in the book, too.
Creators
Sally Sutton is the author of, among other picture books, Roadworks and Demolition, also illustrated by Brian Lovelock, and Farmer John's Tractor, illustrated by Robyn Belton. She is also a playwright. Sally lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and two daughters.
Brian Lovelock is New Zealand-born and has painted all his life. A versatile artist, he particularly enjoys drawing people and has won awards for his life studies. His titles with Walker include Your Mother Didn’t Do That!, The Rain Train, Roadworks and Demolition. Brian lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with his two children.
Reviews
This is a fun book with melodic verse, colorful images, and onomatopoeia which will have children jumping out of their seats.
Library Media Connection
This is a very desirable companion to the other books in the series, Roadworks and Demolition. Highly recommended.
The School Librarian
Construction is the type of book that can easily become a child’s favourite.
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