The Night Worker

Written by Kate Banks · Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben

A boy's dream comes true when he joins his dad at a nighttime construction site.

3.5 Goodreads · 161 ratings

40 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

When night falls, Alex's father heads to work, leaving Alex dreaming of joining him. One special night, Alex's wish is granted with a surprise hard hat. Together, they explore the vibrant construction site, where machines roar and dreams come alive. Will Alex embrace the world of night work like his father? Discover the magic of a child's dream fulfilled in this enchanting tale.

From the publisher

Going to the job site with Dad in this beloved bedtime book The Night Worker, a Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year. When darkness falls and bedtime comes, Papa tucks Alex in, then puts on his hard hat and goes to work. Papa is an engineer who works at night. “Take me with you,” Alex says. “Not tonight,” says Papa. But one night Papa has a surprise – a hard hat for Alex! He takes Alex with him to the construction site, where excavators rumble and cement mixers hum. As his dream comes true, Alex gets to be a night worker just like Papa. Kate Banks’s evocative text and Georg Hallensleben’s colorful paintings combine to make a unique bedtime book that will delight all children, especially those who are fascinated by big machines.