Construction

By Sally Sutton
Illustrated by Brian Lovelock

A noisy, action-packed picture book for children who love big machines, busy building sites and satisfying sound effects.

Follow a hardworking construction crew as they dig, lift, hammer, pour and paint their way through the building of a brand-new library. Sally Sutton’s lively rhyming text and irresistible construction sounds invite young readers to join in, while Brian Lovelock’s detailed illustrations bring every stage of the project to life.

Inside this book

• Rhythmic, repetitive text that is perfect for reading aloud
• Exciting construction sounds for children to copy
• Busy illustrations filled with machinery, tools and workers
• A step-by-step look at how a building is constructed
• An engaging introduction to teamwork and construction

Perfect for

• Children fascinated by diggers, cranes and building sites
• Interactive story time at home or in the classroom
• Preschool and early primary-aged readers
• Developing language, sound recognition and reading confidence

Product details

Author: Sally Sutton
Illustrator: Brian Lovelock
Format: Paperback picture book
Pages: 32
Recommended age: 2–6 years
Dimensions: Approximately 25.1 × 26.1 cm
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
ISBN: 9781922077165