Construction Paperback Book

From the award-winning duo behind Roadworks and Demolition comes Construction, a high-energy picture book that captures the excitement of building a library from the ground up. Rhythmic text, lively onomatopoeia, and dynamic illustrations bring each stage of construction to life-from hoisting timber to hammering the final frame. Ideal for machine-mad children, this book also includes a pictorial glossary of construction vehicles, helping young readers connect words with real-world machines. A finalist in the New Zealand Book Awards Picture Book category, Construction is a celebration of teamwork, tools, and tangible progress, making it an engaging classroom resource for early years.

Educational benefits

• Supports vocabulary development related to construction and tools.
• Enhances auditory discrimination through use of onomatopoeic words.
• Encourages sequencing skills through step-by-step storytelling.
• Introduces STEM concepts including structures and machines.

Classroom ideas

• Art: Create collages of construction vehicles using recycled materials.
• Writing: Have students write their own rhyming verse for a construction step.
• STEM: Build simple structures using blocks and label each part.
• Dramatic play: Set up a classroom "construction site" with costumes and props.

Information

• Ages: 3+ years
• Format: Paperback
• Size: Standard picture book dimensions