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Construction Site: Taking Flight!

by Sherri Duskey Rinker Publisher: CHRONICLE BOOKS

A construction crew takes on airport work

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    New York Times bestselling series

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A construction crew takes on airport work

The familiar construction crew moves from building sites to a busy airport, where its tasks include expanding the grounds, preparing planes, maintaining runways and clearing snow. New airport vehicles join the trucks, bringing the story’s teamwork theme into a setting shaped by the many jobs involved in getting planes ready to fly. The rhyming text and vehicle-filled scenes lead toward a sleepy goodnight, linking the workday’s activity with a bedtime close. At 44 pages, the book combines construction machinery with airports and air travel for a young audience.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy trucks, tractors and construction vehicles.
  • Young readers curious about airplanes, airports and the vehicles that support them.
  • Families and caregivers seeking a rhyming read-aloud with themes of teamwork and a bedtime ending.

Themes

TeamworkConstruction and airport vehiclesAir travelBedtime

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Book overview

Get ready for takeoff! This addition to the beloved New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series features the same fan-favorite trucks in an exciting new setting: a bustling airport!When an airport needs an expansion, the Construction Site crew is on the job! With help from fun new vehicles from the airport, they'll build new roads and runways, prep planes for their trips, and clean up after a surprise snowstorm.

The airport is a busy place--Belt Loader, Tractor, Snowplow, and many other vehicles pull the planes, pump the fuel, move the luggage, maintain the runways, and much more. Working together, the team will get all the planes in the air in time for a sweet and sleepy goodnight.

Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, the author-illustrator team behind many bestselling Goodnight Construction Site books, bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to another exciting tale of teamwork, sure to satisfy construction fans everywhere.THE SKY IS THE LIMIT: An airplane book to delight toddlers at home and on the go! Special new vehicles help the original crew fuel the planes, maintain the runways, clear away snow, and build a BIG new airport wing so that everyone can get where they are going.

ROLLICKING READ-ALOUD: Sherri Duskey Rinker's bouncing, energetic rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for active kids who love construction.

TEACHES TEAMWORK: Just like all the stories in the Construction Site series, this book emphasizes working together and the joy of a job well done--real-world skills presented to young readers in a fun, accessible setting!

REST AS REWARD: These books help small children slow their own engines and wind down after a busy day. Each story offers the delight of construction work and a well-earned, sleepy ending to tuck readers into bed.Perfect for:
  • Young truck, tractor, and construction fans
  • Families getting ready for a trip
  • Airplane, flight, and airport vehicle enthusiasts
  • Parents and caregivers looking for action-packed books about teamwork and friendship
  • Teachers, librarians, and storytime readers
  • Birthday, holiday, or travel activity gift for little vehicle fans
  • Fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series
  • Readers who love classic children's books by authors such as Dr. Seuss, Chris Van Dusen, Kevin Henkes, and Sandra Boynton
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