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Roadworks by Sally Sutton is a vibrant and rhythmic children's book that shows young readers how a road is built from scratch. With lively illustrations, it takes them through the exciting process of construction, complete with machinery, dirt, and noise, capturing the imagination with each step of the road-building adventure.
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This engaging children's book may appeal to you if you're looking for a lively and educational story that introduces young readers to the world of construction. With its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, it captures the excitement of big machinery and the process of building roads, making it a hit with curious kids who love diggers and trucks.

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Roadworks

Full of shout-aloud noise words, rhythm and rhyme, this book follows the process of building a road from beginning to end. It is full of noisy vehicles and clanking machinery. It also includes an illustrated glossary naming and describing each road-building vehicle.

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It’s fun to watch the road being built in this noisy, action-packed picture book!

Move the earth. Move the earth. Dig and cut and push. Clear a pathway for the road. Screech! Boom! Whoosh!

Tip the stones. Tip the stones. Lift and slide and dump. Lay the groundwork for the road. Crash! Roar! Thump!

Full of shout-aloud noise words, rhythm and rhyme, this boisterous book follows the process of building a road from beginning to end. Children will love recognising familiar sights, from diggers to road signs, in the bright, bold art.

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Roadworks by Sally Sutton receives praise for its rhythmic text and engaging illustrations, capturing children's attention with its vivid depiction of construction scenes. The sound effects and action words add excitement, making it a favourite among young readers who enjoy stories about vehicles and building. Parents and educators appreciate its ability to entertain and educate simultaneously.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406325379

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brian Lovelock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Sally Sutton is an Auckland playwright and children’s writer. She lives in New Zealand with her husband and daughter. Roadworks is her third picture book. Brian Lovelock has painted all his life. A versatile artist, he particularly enjoys drawing people and has won awards for his life studies. He has travelled widely and gained much inspiration from the rich cultures of Asia. Brian lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with his two children.

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