Spring 2024

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

From the Set Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book
As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest-so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this construction book for kids will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more.
Can't get enough of these tough trucks? The long-awaited sequel in this bestselling book series, Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site, is now available!

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$37.10 $25.95
Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Dewey Number E
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level 3.8
Guided Reading Level J
Language English
Publisher Amicus
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781645498162
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 40
Dimensions 10 x 9.625
Graphics Full-color illustrations

Booklist Review of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

To say that a book makes you yawn—well, it’s usually not a compliment. But in the case of bedtime books, it’s high praise and well deserved by this engaging picture book. As the sun sets on a construction site, five big, tough trucks settle in for the night. After placing one last beam, hardworking Crane Truck folds his boom, grins sleepily, and tucks himself in for the night. Cement Mixer takes a bath before pulling up his chute and beginning to dream. Tired Dump Truck dims his lights and (loudly) snores. Nearby, sleepy Bulldozer “curls up in his soft dirt bed,” while Excavator sets down his scoop and falls asleep. Rinker writes her first book in rhyming, rhythmic verses that read aloud well. Deceptively simple, they manage to be simultaneously absorbing and soporific. Lichtenheld, who illustrated Duck! Rabbit! (2009) and Shark vs. Train (2010), contributes dynamic oil-pastel illustrations ranging from comical close-ups of anthropomorphic trucks to lyrical scenes of the construction site and city skyline at dusk. With strong lines and effective use of shading, the scenes offer plenty of visual details for children to discover. Even the endpapers combine beautiful design with stealthy wit. A standout picture book, especially for those who like wheels with their dreams.

Author: Sherri Duskey Rinker

Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld