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Construction by Sally Sutton is a delightful children's book that takes young readers through the exciting process of building a structure. With rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, it captures the detailed and noisy journey from the ground up, introducing kids to the various machines and teamwork involved in construction. The book is both educational and engaging, perfect for sparking curiosity about how buildings come together.
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You might enjoy this book if you love vibrant illustrations and rhythmic, engaging texts that introduce young children to the exciting world of building sites and construction. Ideal for little readers fascinated by diggers, trucks, and construction crews, it offers an interactive reading experience full of sounds and action.

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Construction

Another rhythmic read-aloud for machine and building site enthusiasts from the team behind Roadworks and Demolition.

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Another rhythmic read-aloud for machine and building site enthusiasts from the team behind Roadworks and Demolition.

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! Describing all the heaving and hammering involved in building a new library, this book is full of action-packed illustrations, irresistible sound words, and includes a pictorial glossary of all the machines in the book, too.

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Construction by Sally Sutton, a favourite among children's books, is celebrated for its rhythmic and engaging text, making it an enjoyable read-aloud experience. The vibrant illustrations complement the energetic prose, captivating young readers as they learn about the construction process. The book successfully combines education and entertainment, appealing to both children and their caregivers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406367157

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brian Lovelock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 201g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sally Sutton is the author of picture books Roadworks and Demolition, both 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. Find her online at www.sallysutton.co.nz.

New Zealand-born Brian Lovelock has painted all his life. A versatile artist, he particularly enjoys drawing people and has won awards for his life studies. His picture book titles include Your Mother Didn’t Do That!, The Rain Train, Roadworks and Demolition. Brian lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with his two children.

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