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Construction

By Sally Sutton
Series: ROADWORKS
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Construction by Sally Sutton is a vibrant children's book that introduces young readers to the exciting world of building sites. With rhythmic text and lively illustrations, it captures the hard work and coordination involved in constructing a building, from digging the foundations to raising walls, while highlighting the sounds and machines associated with the construction process. This engaging story offers both entertainment and education about teamwork and industriousness.
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This book may appeal to you if your child enjoys vibrant illustrations and infectious rhymes that capture the excitement of a construction site. It's perfect for young readers who are fascinated by big machines and bustling activity, offering a delightful and educational look into the world of building.

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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!

Construction by Sally Sutton is filled with the delightful rhythm and repetition that will engage young readers as they follow along with the story of building and creating.

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Construction by Sally Sutton is praised for its engaging melodic verse, vibrant illustrations, and effective use of onomatopoeia, which captivate children's attention. It's considered a highly recommended companion to Sutton's other works, Roadworks and Demolition, with the potential to become a child's favourite.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925126358

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 September 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brian Lovelock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 179.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 22

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

About the Author

Sally Sutton has a keen interest in European languages. She has an M.A. (Hons) in German, and also enjoys writing plays for the stage. Her first picture book for Walker Books Australia, Roadworks, won the Picture Book category of the 2009 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, and was followed by Demolition and Farmer John’s Tractor. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and two daughters.

Brian Lovelock is a scientist 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 which won the Picture Book category in the 2009 New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults. In 2013, Brian was long-listed for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Award for his work on Demolition. In 2014, Flight of the Honey Bee 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.

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