Come to the construction site and count along from 1-10 and then off to bed, in the vein of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site.
Rhonda Gowler Greene is the author of over twenty children's books. A former elementary learning disabilities teacher, Rhonda holds a Master's in Educational Media. Her first book sale was Barnyard Song to Simon & Schuster/Atheneum. Among her other honors, her titles have been named a School Library Journal Best Book, an International Literacy Association Children's Choice, and a Bank Street College Best Book. www.rhondagowlergreene.com Daniel Kirk has written and illustrated a number of popular and bestselling books for children, including Library Mouse, which Booklist heralded in a starred review as “fun, fun, fun.” He lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. www.danielkirk.com
The addition of the sound effects is a nice touch that will be
appreciated by storytime audiences. . . . Counting practice for
construction-truck fans.
*Kirkus Reviews*
Showing the gentler side of construction sites and big rigs, Greene
and Kirk’s excursion should satisfy young truck-lovers.
*Publishers Weekly*
A clever reimagining of “Over in the Meadow” featuring different
families of construction trucks . . . Greene is in tune with
preschoolers and has created a sensitive rhyming and counting book.
. . . This appealing picture book will work well in classrooms and
storytimes and as a bedtime read. A must-have for most
collections.
*School Library Journal*
In this well-conceived, bouncy and colorful primer, Greene builds
up various geometric shapes from a line. . . . A clever and fun
introduction to the assorted shapes.
*Publishers Weekly on WHEN A LINE BENDS . . . A SHAPE BEGINS*
In prose reminiscent of the 'Old MacDonald' song, Greene develops
an amusing story. . . . A storytime winner.
*School Library Journal on BARNYARD SONG*
A loving, deeply satisfying story that lights up the path toward
sweet dreams.
*Booklist on AT GRANDMA'S*
The poetry flows naturally. . . . Both the text and illustrations
give a sense of cheerfulness and warmth.
*School Library Journal on DADDY IS A COZY HUG*
A sure-fire hit. . . . Fun, fun, fun.
*Booklist on LIBRARY MOUSE*
Kirk soups up his streamlined oil paintings with comic nuance. The
dog characterizations are a stitch, and youngsters will enjoy the
subtle jokes. A load of fun.
*Publishers Weekly on MY TRUCK IS STUCK*
Pre-schoolers will love this bright picture book about a day in the
life of a busy freight train. Kirk’s color saturated pictures are a
feast for the eye, with many wonderful details for little ones to
explore. A surefire hit with budding engineers.
*Booklist on CHUGGA-CHUGGA CHOO-CHOO*
Kirk in top form. The smooth, bright surfaces and chunky objects
will remind readers of their own toys, while the dramatic, dynamic
perspectives exude just the right amount of brought-to-life
magic.
*Publishers Weekly on TUGGA-TUGGA TUG BOAT*
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