Friday, April 4, 2014

A To Z Challenge: BOOK NOOK REVIEWS "D"








Title: Demolition

Author: Sally Sutton
Illustrator: Brian Lovelock
Publisher: Candlewick Press

Ages: 4-8

"Grab your gear. Grab your gear.
Buckle, tie, and strap.
Safety jackets, boots, and hats.
Zip! STAMP! SNAP!"

Synopsis: Learn how old buildings are torn down and something wonderful put in its place as construction machinery go through the different phases of demolition.

Why I liked it: There are a number of preschool books available to show young children how to build things but here is a book that shows how things are torn down but for a good reason. I wasn't sure how the story would end but I was pleasantly surprised when I got to the final page of this book.

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10 comments:

  1. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 4, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    Hi Donna .. boys would love this sort of thing - as I'm sure will girls ... I'm not sure about demolition having seen so much history pulled down - for better things = not always .. but I'm sure the book tells a better tale .. oh gosh I can imagine the kids loving this .. cheers Hilary

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 4, 2014 at 10:39 AM

      Hi Hilary! My son would have loved this book growing up...but then I think all kids like to tear things down just to see if they can really do it...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. AnonymousApril 4, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Sounds like a really good book. Unfortunately, I have no children of that age any more. But I'm sure its a popular read.
    Happy A to Z. :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 4, 2014 at 10:35 PM

      Hi and welcome to my blog! I had a lot of fun researching tons of picture books for my A to Z theme...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. Laura ClipsonApril 4, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    This sounds different, which is a good thing.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 4, 2014 at 10:36 PM

      Hi Laura! My son would have enjoyed this book immensely when he was younger...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Definitely never saw a book like this when I was a kid. I would have loved it since I really liked that "Monster at the End of the Book" Sesame Street book. Lots of tearing down walls and such! :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 4, 2014 at 10:57 PM

      Hi Philip! I don't think there is a young boy (and quite a few little girls) out there who DOESN'T like seeing things torn down...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. UnknownApril 7, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Too bad i never read much when i was a kid. I was always interested in constructions..and demolition sounds a good one to me..!
    Kids these days are lucky folks..! :P

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 7, 2014 at 11:53 AM

      HI Manogna and welcome to my blog! I agree...kids certainly ARE lucky today with all the wonderful books to choose from...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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