Book Series · 21 Books

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Books

In order from Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site to Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through!.

Sherri Duskey Rinker's rhythmic truck stories pair big machines and busy jobs with cooperation, kindness, and reassuring endings—from winding down at bedtime to fighting a fire safely.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Construction Site Books

The 21 distinct story and concept books are shown in publication order. Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site introduces the original five trucks, but later stories are self-contained enough to choose by a child's favorite vehicle, job, or holiday.

Full picture books offer longer team projects. Short seasonal and early-learning books cover bedtime, gratitude, shapes, numbers, colors, and opposites. Sound books, activity books, boxed sets, and deluxe editions adapt or collect existing material, so they are not counted as additional reading works.

Sources: Chronicle Books: original story, Chronicle Books: Construction Site Firefight.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These are vehicle-focused read-alouds with strong rhyme, repeated truck sounds, and recurring messages about teamwork. Even the busier stories settle into a safe, satisfying finish.

Mission, demolition, storms, garbage collection, and firefighting add excitement. Firefight! includes a dangerous electrical-line fire, emergency vehicles, and age-appropriate safety information, but no one is injured and the crew restores safety together.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$759

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

By Sherri Duskey Rinker, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)

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

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

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Board book

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.

In reading order

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Series

21 books · Published 2011–2026

#1 in Series

Sale price

$759

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

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

#2 in Series

Sale price

$1797

Mighty, Mighty Construction Site

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

A group of construction trucks work together to complete a massive building project.

#3 in Series

Sale price

$674

Dump Truck's Colors

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover a vibrant day at the construction site through colors and teamwork.

#4 in Series

Sale price

$759

Cement Mixer's ABC

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

Cement Mixer spins an alphabet rhyme, making construction fun from A to Z.

#5 in Series

Sale price

$1597

Construction Site on Christmas Night

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2018

A team of trucks work together to finish a special project before Christmas.

#6 in Series

Sale price

$759

Bulldozer's Shapes

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

Bulldozer clears shapes on a construction site, teaching kids about circles, triangles, and squares in a fun way.

#7 in Series

Sale price

$858

Excavator's 123

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

Count along as Excavator tackles a big construction project from 1 to 10.

#8 in Series

Sale price

$759

Crane Truck's Opposites

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

Explore opposites with Crane Truck as he works day to night on big and small jobs.

#9 in Series

Sale price

$1697

Three Cheers for Kid McGear!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019

A small truck joins a construction crew and proves itself to be a valuable member.

#10

#10 in Series

Sale price

$1697

Construction Site Mission: Demolition!

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2020

A team of trucks work together to demolish an old building and clear the site for something new.

#11

Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!

#11 in Series

Sale price

$1697

Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A group of trucks work together to build a road.

#12

#12 in Series

Sale price

$1248

Construction Site: Merry and Bright

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2021

Trucks prepare their site for a festive Christmas Eve surprise.

#13

Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long

#13 in Series

Sale price

$1697

Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2022

A group of trucks work together to help with the changing seasons on a farm, from planting seeds to harvesting crops to taking care of animals.

#14

#14 in Series

Sale price

$1248

Construction Site: Spring Delight

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2022

Trucks uncover springtime surprises and an Easter egg hunt at the construction site.

#15

#15 in Series

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$1248

Construction Site: You're Just Right

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2022

Who is leaving secret Valentine's notes for the construction crew?

#16

#16 in Series

Sale price

$1697

Construction Site: Taking Flight!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2023

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

#17

#17 in Series

Sale price

$1248

Construction Site: A Thankful Night

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2024

Join a construction crew as they prepare for a grateful harvest.

#18

Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue!

#18 in Series

Sale price

$1797

Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2024

Construction crew teams up with garbage trucks to clean and renovate a neighborhood.

#19

#19 in Series

Sale price

$1248

Construction Site Hanukkah Lights

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2025

Join a construction crew as they celebrate Hanukkah with teamwork and surprises.

#20

Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through!

#20 in Series

Sale price

$1248

Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through!

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2026

A wheel loader teaches teamwork and love on a busy construction day.

Series

Sale price

$1797

Construction Site: Firefight!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2026

Heroic trucks unite to battle a fire and ensure safety at the construction site.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series?

There are 21 books in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series. It began with Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site in 2011, and the newest book, Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through!, was published in 2026.