Construction Site: Merry and Bright: A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book
Construction Site Holiday lift-the-flap books Series
What’s inside...
This holiday story from the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series follows the beloved construction crew as they prepare their site for a festive Christmas celebration. The interactive book features sturdy flaps on each page, revealing the special gifts each truck brings to the celebration. With rhyming text by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrations by AG Ford, this heartwarming tale emphasizes the joy of teamwork, sharing, and being together during the holiday season. Perfect for young truck and construction fans, this book encourages interactive reading and motor skill development, making it a delightful read for families during the holiday season.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-3
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the construction vehicles are building for Christmas?
How do you think the construction vehicles feel about working together?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone else, just like the vehicles help each other?
What kind of gift would you like to give to your favorite construction vehicle and why?
How do you imagine the construction site looks when it’s all decorated for Christmas?
Tip: Role play these questions
To foster a deeper connection with the book, encourage your child to put themselves in the shoes of the construction vehicles, imagining their tasks and feelings. Use expressive voices for different vehicles to make the reading experience more vivid. After reading, you could build a simple craft or drawing based on the construction theme of the book to reinforce the story’s messages.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The construction vehicles work together to prepare for a festive celebration, showcasing the importance of cooperating and helping each other to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children can apply the concept of teamwork in school projects or when playing sports, learning that collective effort can lead to great results.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: As the vehicles encounter various challenges while preparing for Christmas, they must think creatively and solve problems to ensure everything is ready on time.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to tackle obstacles and think critically, skills that are valuable in school assignments and in overcoming everyday challenges.
Example Lesson: The joy of giving
Explanation: The book emphasizes the happiness that comes from giving and preparing surprises for others, rather than just receiving gifts.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to think of ways they can contribute to the happiness of others, fostering generosity and empathy in their interactions.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: The construction site team demonstrates persistence as they continue their efforts despite setbacks, striving to create a wonderful holiday setting.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of perseverance and continuing to work towards a goal, even when it gets challenging.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Traditions
Explanation: Through the depiction of festive preparations and decorations, the book celebrates the spirit of the holiday season and the creation of joyful memories.
Real-World Application: Children can learn about the importance of traditions and cultural celebrations, inspiring them to partake and appreciate their own family or cultural traditions.