Citations: Rinker, Sherri. Genre: Childrens picture book/ fictionFormat: PictureReading level: 1Theme/topic: constructionSummary: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site is a short and sweet bedtime story. The sun is going down and it is time for all of the machines to go to sleep. This book uses rhyming and short sentences to make it like a lullaby. Any child who is fascinated with construction would love to read about all of the machines and what they do before they go to bed.In-class activity: If the class was learning about different types of machinery we could use this book in class and then they could do a matching worksheet and match the different pictures of machines to their name. Duskey Rinker, S. (2011). Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. San Francisco: Chronicle BookA different bedtime story. As the construction equipment shuts down after a long day of work, it’s time to say “goodnight” to them so they can rest for another big day tomorrow.ALA Notable Children's Books 2012Publishers Weekly Annex 06/13/11Booklist starred 09/01/11School Library Journal starred 07/01/11Horn Book 10/01/11Wilson's Children 10/01/12I would use this book as a different perspective to introduce the AASL standard: Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge. This is a good book about sparking questions about technological advances in society. This book explains what the equipment does before going “to bed” and this would bring up good conversation starters.
Excellent for a child who loves construction equipment. Great bedtime story.
—CaRol
Great book for kids who like trucks and bulldozers. Excellent illustrations.
—Jackie
Four stars, mostly for the gorgeous illustrations.
—Liliagaray
Cute read for my boy!
—chanjay1
