Sally Sutton and Brian Lovelock are back with another rhythmic read-aloud - this one describing all the heaving and hammering involved in building a new library. Full of action-packed illustrations and irresistible sound words, it will have kids clamouring to join in.
| ISBN |
9780763679750 |
| Released NZ |
1 Jan 2015 |
| Publisher |
Candlewick Press,U.S |
| Format |
Board Book |
| Alternate Format(s) |
View All (3 other possible title(s) available)
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| Availability |
Internationally sourced; usually ships 2-3 weeks
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Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
3-7 years |
| Reading Age |
3-7 years |
| Library of Congress |
Stories in rhyme, Board books, Libraries, Building, Library buildings |
| NBS Text |
Children's Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
| NZ Review |
The New Zealand duo who created Roadwork and Demolition turn their considerable talents to the building of a library. ... Printed in large, clear letters, the rhythmic text uses basic vocabulary, strong verbs, and onomatopoeia, making it wonderful to read aloud. Artwork is done in ink, acrylic, and colored pencil on full-bleed spreads where pigmented inks and a variety of perspectives are used to great effect. ... The simplicity of the telling and the rich details in the spreads make this a must-have for all libraries serving young children.--School Library Journal (starred review)Sutton and Lovelock are back for more fun combining dynamic text and illustrations for little builders. ... Sutton's rhythm and rhyming text pulsates, moving the pace along briskly. Dig the ground. Dig the ground. / Bore down in the mud. Onomatopoeia rounds out each stanza: Shove the piles in one by one. / Slip! SLAP! THUD! Bold, bright illustrations convey the scope of the effort and machinery required to lift stacks of lumber or sheets of plate glass into place. ... There's always room for one more good construction book: Make a spot for this one.--Kirkus Reviews |
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Author's Bio
Sally Sutton is a playwright and the author of Roadwork and Demolition, both illustrated by Brian Lovelock, and Farmer John's Tractor, illustrated by Robyn Belton. Sally Sutton lives in New Zealand. Brian Lovelock illustrated Roadwork and Demolition by Sally Sutton as well as The Rain Train by Elena de Roo, Did My Mother Do That? by Sharon Holt, and Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber. A geophysicist and fine artist, Brian Lovelock lives in New Zealand.
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