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Dig, Dump, Roll

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Dig, Dump, Roll by Sally Sutton is a lively and rhythmic children's book that introduces young readers to various construction site vehicles and the roles they play. Featuring vibrant illustrations, it explores the dynamic process of building and the teamwork involved, capturing the excitement of big machines at work. Perfect for kids who love diggers and trucks, it's both educational and entertaining.
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If your little one loves all things with wheels, construction sites, or big machines, they'll be captivated by this lively and rhythmic tale. It beautifully brings the bustling world of construction to life, keeping young readers entertained with its engaging illustrations and vibrant, onomatopoeic language.

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Dig, Dump, Roll

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Guess what kind of truck is at work in this interactive book by the bestselling creators of Roadworks.

Crash-a-rumble
Smash-a-grumble
What’s at work? Here’s a clue:
It will clear the ground for you.

Bulldozer! Coming through!

This is the follow-up to Roadworks that will delight tiny truck enthusiasts. It's an engaging, interactive text that asks readers to guess what kind of vehicle is at work. Visual clues alongside the text help ensure that our readers are challenged but can still be successful with their guesses. In the end, the vehicles work together to build a surprise.

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Dig, Dump, Roll is praised for its simple, realistic, and colourful illustrations of construction vehicles, capturing the excitement of young enthusiasts. The vibrant pages encourage children to recognise and inquire about various elements. The interactive text invites readers to guess the types of vehicles, making it an engaging read. It offers a smooth and enjoyable experience for young audiences interested in construction vehicles.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760650964

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brian Lovelock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sally Sutton is the award-winning and bestselling author of Roadworks, Demolition and Construction. In 2009, Roadworks won the Picture Book category of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, and in 2015 Construction was a finalist. Sally lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and two daughters. She has a keen interest in European languages and has an M.A. (Hons) in German. Her latest picture books with Walker are When We Go Camping (illustrated by Cat Chapman) and Ambulance, Ambulance! (illustrated by Brian Lovelock).


Brian Lovelock is a scientist and illustrator working in the power industry in New Zealand. He has painted all his life but has only recently ventured into the world of book illustration. His previous titles with Walker Books Australia include Your Mother Didn’t Do That! and Roadworks, Demolition and Construction. In 2009, Roadworks won the Picture Book category of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. In 2013, Brian was long-listed for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Award for his work on Demolition. In 2014, Flight of the Honey Bee (written by Raymond Huber) won the LIANZA Russell Clark Illustration Award, was a Storylines Notable Book and was a finalist for the LIANZA Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award and the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. In 2015, Construction was a finalist at the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Brian has teamed up with Raymond Huber again for their latest picture book with Walker, Gecko.

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