Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker · Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

Part of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series

A group of construction trucks work together to build a building and then go to bed.

6.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 15,714 ratings

30 pages· 503 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

As the sun sets on the bustling construction site, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, and their hardworking friends wrap up their day. Each truck settles down, readying for another day of play. With soothing rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this bedtime tale invites young readers to join the trucks in winding down. Will these mighty machines find peace and rest after a day of toil? Perfect for little ones who love trucks, this story promises a gentle journey into dreamland, leaving them eager for more adventures with their favorite construction crew.

From the publisher

The #1 New York Times bestseller As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they’ll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this book will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2012)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 30
Words: 503
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD610L

Themes & topics

Books about bedtime Books about construction Books about vehicles Books about tractors Books about trucks

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What readers & critics say

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“There are some "classic" books that are classic for a reason, and for me this is one of them. It's wildly popular because it's truly that good. The clever, rhyming text clips along at a great pace and is simultaneously both instructive in its vocabulary and soothing as a going to bed book. The illustrations are phenomenon as well, and simultaneously detailed and beautifully stylized. Even if you don't particularly love construction vehicles, I think you'd still truly enjoy this book.”

Marmee

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