Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long
#7 of 9 in Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Series
What’s inside...
This delightful rhyming story follows a crew of animal workers as they use heavy machinery to transform a barren plot of land into a bustling farm, busy all year round. The book is filled with charming illustrations and educational content, teaching kids about machines, teamwork, seasons, and farming life. The construction crew is back and ready to help out on the farm! Working together with new friends, they'll get the job done all year long. There's work to do! No time to waste! All year the farm's a busy place! Six hardworking trucks—with help from brand-new farm vehicles—have work to do in each of the planting in spring, building a barn in the summer, harvesting in fall, and finally tucking the animals in for a cozy winter. Construction enthusiasts will love this look at a farm through the year, and all the rough, tough work there is to do! Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, the author-illustrator team behind the many bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site books, bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to another exciting tale of teamwork, sure to delight little construction fans everywhere. THE CREW VISITS THE This new addition to the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series features the same beloved trucks in an exciting new a busy farm! They'll help build a barn, repair a road, and bring in crops, while the farm vehicles till, water, and harvest. EXPLORE EVERY SEASON ON THE Just right for teaching early concepts such as weather or seasons, this picture book invites little readers to experience adventure on the farm every day of the year! From learning about nature and growing food to watching the construction crew tuck the animals into their new barn, there's so much to see and do on the farm! At last everyone is tucked in tight for winter—and a sweet goodnight! ROLLICKING READ Sherri Duskey Rinker's bouncing, energetic rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for energetic kids who love construction. TEACHES Just like all the stories in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, this book emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and working together—real-world skills presented to young readers in a fun, accessible setting! Perfect for fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, truck and construction vehicle enthusiasts, gift-givers, teachers, and librarians.
Discussion points
What do you think makes the machines on the farm strong? How do they help on the farm throughout the year?
Can you describe a time when the characters had to work together to solve a problem? How did teamwork help them?
Which farm machine was your favorite and why?
If you could invent a new machine to help on the farm, what would it do?
How do you think the farm changes with each season?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate the farm machines' tasks to chores at home, helping children understand their importance in a familiar context.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or machine from the book. This can lead to a deeper discussion about the story and its characters.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next after the end of the book, stimulating their imagination and critical thinking.
Utilize the book’s themes to discuss the importance of teamwork and cooperation, using examples from the child’s daily life.
After reading, visit a local farm or explore farming videos online to connect the book's content with real-world farming.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the book, the construction site characters work together to tackle various farming tasks, demonstrating the power of teamwork in achieving goals.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working together with classmates on school projects or collaborating with siblings during household chores, promoting harmony and shared success.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The characters in the book face challenges due to changing seasons but continue to work hard all year long, illustrating persistence through adversity.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to keep trying, even when tasks or subjects seem difficult, whether it's learning a new skill or completing a puzzle.
Example Lesson: Importance of Planning and Preparation
Explanation: The book highlights how the construction machines prepare their tools and strategies for different farming tasks, underlining thorough planning's role in success.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to prepare for their daily activities, like packing their school bags the night before or setting out clothes, encouraging responsibility and foresight.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: As seasons change, the characters adapt their techniques and equipment, showing flexibility in the face of new circumstances.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children adjust to changes, such as moving to a new grade or facing unexpected situations, promoting resilience.