Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book and beloved bedtime story!

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!

Even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep with this sweet and soothing story. Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this construction book for kids a surefire bedtime favorite.

WILDLY POPULAR CHILDREN'S AND TODDLER BOOKS: Since its debut more than a decade ago, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and the series of books it launched have become beloved favorites of kids and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. This popular, timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere!

STANDOUT PICTURE BOOK: This delightful construction truck book is hailed by Booklist, in its starred review, as "especially for those who like wheels with their dreams."

PERFECT READ-ALOUD: Author Sherri Duskey Rinker's sweet rhyming text and irresistible artwork by illustrator Tom Lichtenheld soothe little ones into a peaceful rest. This delightful kids book is perfect for little ones who can't get enough of construction stories, day or night!

Can't get enough of these tough trucks? Many more titles in bestselling book series, including Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!, and Three Cheers for Kid McGear! are available now!

Perfect for:

• Young truck, tractor, and construction fans
• Emerging preschool and kindergarten readers
• Gift for birthday, baby shower, and any occasion
• Readers who love classic children's books by authors such as Dr. Seuss, Chris Van Dusen, Kevin Henkes, and Sandra Boynton
• Fans of books about vehicles like Little Blue Truck, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Diggersaurs

Author: Sherri Duskey Rinker
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 04/20/2011
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.70h x 10.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780811877824
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 148143 / Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site


Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner
Award: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/13/2011
School Library Journal 07/01/2011 pg. 76
Booklist 09/01/2011 pg. 101
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 301 - Recommended, Satisfactory
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/04/2011 pg. 33
Foreword 04/29/2011

About the Author
Sherri Rinker is a graphic designer and is constantly inspired by the passions of her two young boys.

Tom Lichtenheld loves drawing pictures and telling silly stories. His books include the best-selling Duck! Rabbit!, Everything I Know About Cars, and Shark vs. Train. He lives in Geneva, Illinois.