Demolition
Will be published approx. on 6. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4063-3881-2 (ISBN)
Description
What's even more exciting to young kids than seeing big machines that build things? Watching the massive ones that tear them down!
Crush the stone. Crush the stone. Chip and grind and munch. Make new concrete from the old. Whirr! Churr! Crunch! From the huge crane with a swinging ball (crack!) to the toothy jaws that ram the walls (thwock!), this rambunctious demolition, reverberating with sound words, is guaranteed to have small kids rapt. Bright spreads showcase the gargantuan machines in all their glory, and a pictorial glossary explains what each one can do.
Crush the stone. Crush the stone. Chip and grind and munch. Make new concrete from the old. Whirr! Churr! Crunch! From the huge crane with a swinging ball (crack!) to the toothy jaws that ram the walls (thwock!), this rambunctious demolition, reverberating with sound words, is guaranteed to have small kids rapt. Bright spreads showcase the gargantuan machines in all their glory, and a pictorial glossary explains what each one can do.
Reviews / Votes
With bucket loads of ripping, shredding, scraping, crashing, gauging and clanging - if you can't beat the toddlers, join 'em * Families (South East) * Big machines are the source of endless fascination for young children and they will love to see the fabulous machines shown in this book. . . . perfect to read aloud and children will revel in shouting out the noises - and perhaps you could go out and see if you can spot some of the machines after. * Parents in Touch *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 250 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
201 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-3881-2 (9781406338812)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Sally Sutton is the author of Roadworks, also illustrated by Brian Lovelock, along with other picture books, and is also a playwright. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and small daughter.
Brian Lovelock is New Zealand born and has painted all his life. A versatile artist, he particularly enjoys drawing people and has won awards for his life studies. He has travelled widely and gained much inspiration from the rich cultures of Asia. Brian lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with his two children.
Brian Lovelock is New Zealand born and has painted all his life. A versatile artist, he particularly enjoys drawing people and has won awards for his life studies. He has travelled widely and gained much inspiration from the rich cultures of Asia. Brian lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with his two children.