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Construction

By Sally Sutton
Series: ROADWORKS
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In Construction by Sally Sutton, young readers are taken through the lively and rhythmic world of a bustling construction site. The book explores the teamwork, machinery, and excitement involved in building a project from the ground up, all explained in a child-friendly manner with engaging illustrations. It's an educational and fun experience for children curious about construction.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a young reader who loves trucks, building, and lively illustrations. It offers a fun introduction to construction with rhythmic, energetic text that delights children fascinated by the world of building sites and heavy machinery.

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Construction

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Hoist the wood. Hoist the wood. Chain and hook and strap. Swing it round, then lower it down. Thonk! Clonk! Clap!

Build the frame. Build the frame. Hammer all day long. Make the stairs and floors and walls. Bing! Bang! Bong!

This fantastically fun book describes all the heaving and hammering involved in building a new library. Full of action-packed illustrations and irresistible sound words—this is a story that will be easily read over and over again!

Series: ROADWORKS

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Construction by Sally Sutton is praised for its engaging, melodic verse and vibrant images that can captivate children. It is seen as a delightful addition to the series, recommended as a companion to Sutton's other works like Roadworks and Demolition. Many believe it's a strong contender to become a child's favourite book.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922077165

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brian Lovelock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sally Sutton Series: ROADWORKS

About the Author

Sally Sutton is the award-winning and best-selling 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. Ambulance, Ambulance! will be Sally's eighth picture book for WBA.
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.

Brian Lovelock is a scientist living in Auckland, New Zealand. He has painted all his life and ventured into the world of book illustration about ten years ago. His first illustrations for Walker Books Australia were for Roadworks (by Sally Sutton), voted Best Picture Book at the 2009 New Zealand Post Book Awards. Other titles with Walker Books Australia include: Your Mother Didn’t Do That!, Demolition, Construction, The Rain Train and Flight of the Honey Bee. In 2013, Brian was long-listed for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Award for his work on Demolition and in 2014, Flight of the Honey Bee won the LIANZA Russell Clark Medal for Illustration. His latest project is Ambulance Ambulance!, due for publication in 2016.

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