
Titles in This Set
Construction
Demolition
Dig, Dump, Roll
AMBULANCE AMBULANCE!
Roadworks
Wheels
Tractor
Catch That Plane
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Books
Age Range: Ages 2-6 (Preschool-Kindergarten)
Overview
Rev up storytime with the Construction Crew Series by Sally Sutton, a chunky 8-book paperback collection built for little hands that love big machines. Rhythmic, read-aloud text paired with bold, bright illustrations follows diggers, dump trucks, ambulances, tractors, and airplanes hard at work. Each story is short enough for a single sitting yet packed with satisfying sound effects and repetition that toddlers and preschoolers beg to hear again. Whether it's a construction site, a roadworks crew, or a runway, this set turns everyday vehicles into exciting adventures for the youngest readers.
About the Books
Sally Sutton's Construction Crew books are beloved for turning the clatter and clank of real-world machines into irresistible read-aloud stories for toddlers and preschoolers. In Construction, a building rises from the ground up with the help of cranes, diggers, and cement mixers, while Demolition takes the opposite path, knocking an old structure down board by board. Dig, Dump, Roll follows a crew of earthmovers as they dig, dump, and roll their way through a job site, and AMBULANCE AMBULANCE! shifts gears to follow paramedics rushing to help someone in need. Roadworks captures the noisy, dusty work of repaving a street, complete with steamrollers and traffic cones. Rounding out the set, Wheels, Tractor, and Catch That Plane expand the vehicle theme to everyday cars, farm machinery, and airplanes taking flight. Across every title, Sutton's bouncy, rhyming text is built for repeat read-alouds, with onomatopoeia like thonk, crunch, and vroom that young listeners love to shout along with. The accompanying illustrations are rendered in warm, textured colors that make every truck, crane, and plane feel larger than life on the page. Together, these eight paperbacks offer a complete vehicle-themed library that grows with a child's curiosity about how things are built, fixed, moved, and flown. It's an ideal introduction to nonfiction-style storytelling for children who are endlessly fascinated by things that go.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Construction — Cranes, diggers, and mixers raise a brand-new building from the ground up.
Demolition — A wrecking ball and bulldozer knock down an old building piece by piece.
Dig, Dump, Roll — Earthmovers dig, dump, and roll their way through a busy job site.
AMBULANCE AMBULANCE! — Paramedics race to the rescue, sirens blaring, to help someone in need.
Roadworks — A road crew repaves a bumpy street with steamrollers and traffic cones.
Wheels — A rhythmic ride through the many vehicles that roll on wheels.
Tractor — A hardworking tractor tackles chores around the farm all day.
Catch That Plane — A noisy look at airplanes taking off and landing at the airport.
About the Author
Sally Sutton is a New Zealand children's author best known for the Construction Crew series, a collection of rhythmic, read-aloud picture books celebrating trucks, diggers, and everyday machines. Parents, teachers, and librarians prize her stories for their bouncy rhyming text, playful sound effects, and strong read-aloud appeal for toddlers and preschoolers. Her books are often paired with bold, textured illustrations that bring each vehicle and work site vividly to life. Sutton's writing draws young children into the world of construction and transportation, sparking imagination and encouraging repeat readings night after night.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This eight-book paperback set is a dream for any toddler obsessed with trucks, tractors, and planes. Rhythmic text and bold art make it perfect for bedtime, car rides, or a classroom library. It's a thoughtful baby shower gift, birthday pick, or sturdy stocking stuffer.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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