Construction Site: Taking Flight!

By Sherri Duskey Rinker

Part of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series

Airport expansion needs teamwork to beat a snowstorm and get planes flying.

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44 pages· 712 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

The Construction Site crew faces their biggest challenge yet: expanding a bustling airport. With new vehicles like Belt Loader and Snowplow, they must build runways, prep planes, and clear snow. Can they work together to ensure every plane takes off on time? Join this vibrant, rhyming adventure where teamwork and determination are key to a successful, sleepy goodnight.

From the publisher

Get ready for takeoff! This addition to the beloved New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series features the same fan-favorite trucks in an exciting new setting: a bustling airport! When an airport needs an expansion, the Construction Site crew is on the job! With help from fun new vehicles from the airport, they’ll build new roads and runways, prep planes for their trips, and clean up after a surprise snowstorm. The airport is a busy place–Belt Loader, Tractor, Snowplow, and many other vehicles pull the planes, pump the fuel, move the luggage, maintain the runways, and much more. Working together, the team will get all the planes in the air in time for a sweet and sleepy goodnight. Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, the author-illustrator team behind many bestselling Goodnight Construction Site books, bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to another exciting tale of teamwork, sure to satisfy construction fans everywhere. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT: An airplane book to delight toddlers at home and on the go! Special new vehicles help the original crew fuel the planes, maintain the runways, clear away snow, and build a BIG new airport wing so that everyone can get where they are going. ROLLICKING READ-ALOUD: Sherri Duskey Rinker’s bouncing, energetic rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for active kids who love construction. TEACHES TEAMWORK: Just like all the stories in the Construction Site series, this book emphasizes working together and the joy of a job well done–real-world skills presented to young readers in a fun, accessible setting! REST AS REWARD: These books help small children slow their own engines and wind down after a busy day. Each story offers the delight of construction work and a well-earned, sleepy ending to tuck readers into bed. Perfect for: Young truck, tractor, and construction fans Families getting ready for a trip Airplane, flight, and airport vehicle enthusiasts Parents and caregivers looking for action-packed books about teamwork and friendship Teachers, librarians, and storytime readers Birthday, holiday, or travel activity gift for little vehicle fans Fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series Readers who love classic children’s books by authors such as Dr. Seuss, Chris Van Dusen, Kevin Henkes, and Sandra Boynton

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