Construction
Busy vehicles Series
What’s inside...
The original sound book series has a new addition: the Busy Vehicles Books! There are 4 exciting titles in the series, each page shaped like one of the 24 different vehicles, and a button to press on each page for some laugh-out loud fun at what each vehicle sounds like in action. Children will keep coming back to these books, as they learn something new with each reading, discovering the special jobs - on land, in construction, as emergency rescue, or over water - that each vehicle has. Every page will be a new adventure!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to work on a construction site?
How do the machines in the book help the workers build things?
Can you imagine designing your own building? What would it look like?
Why do you think teamwork is important on a construction site?
If you could operate any construction machine, which one would you choose and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a playful tone to make the conversation more engaging and relatable to the child.
Refer to specific illustrations in the book when discussing the construction machines and workers.
Encourage the child to use their imagination by asking them to describe or draw their own construction project.
Highlight the importance of teamwork by relating it to family activities that require collaboration.
Ask follow-up questions to their responses to encourage deeper thinking and understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The book depicts various construction vehicles working together to build a house, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which is applicable in school projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the story, the characters encounter challenges in construction and must find creative solutions to overcome them.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and solve problems they encounter in daily life, such as figuring out how to repair a broken toy or resolving disputes with friends.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Perseverance
Explanation: The characters face setbacks during construction but continue working diligently, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of persisting through difficulties, whether in completing a difficult homework assignment or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Importance of Planning
Explanation: The book shows how proper planning leads to the successful completion of the house, highlighting the necessity of thoughtful preparation.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by planning their own small projects or organizing their schoolwork effectively.