Construction Site Gets a Fright!: A Halloween Lift-the-Flap Book
Construction Site Holiday lift-the-flap books Series
What’s inside...
Celebrate a night of spooky fun with the construction crew from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series! On a dark and windy Halloween night, the trucks are ready for bedtime. But with tricks and treats on their minds, the familiar construction site starts to seem a little eerie! Lift the flaps to turn spooky scares into silly surprises, as the trucks find out that they are all safe and sound—and learn that laughing with friends is the best way to turn fright into fun! Sherri Duskey Rinker's rollicking, rhyming text pairs perfectly with heartwarming illustrations by AG Ford to deliver an interactive Halloween tale that will delight little readers and their families. INTERACTIVE BOARD BOOK: Seven sturdy flaps throughout encourage interactive reading and help little ones develop fine motor skills. Kids will love revealing surprise transformations beneath every flap! A GREAT READ-ALOUD: Sherri Duskey Rinker's energetic rhymes make for a satisfying read-aloud experience, keeping construction-loving kids engaged all the way through. INTRODUCTION TO HALLOWEEN: It's the perfect way to share the spooky fun of Halloween with little ones, with a reassuring message that nothing is as scary as it seems, once you take a closer look! FAMILIAR FRIENDS: This book features the same beloved trucks and construction site from the original Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site book. Perfect for: Fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, Truck and construction vehicle enthusiasts, Gift-givers
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which character in the book did you find most interesting and why?
How do you think the trucks felt when they got scared? Have you ever felt that way?
What was your favorite part of the Halloween celebration at the construction site?
If you could help the trucks at the construction site prepare for Halloween, what would you do?
Can you think of a time when something scared you, but it turned out to be fun?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story by relating to their personal experiences. Focus on understanding emotions by asking how they would feel in similar situations as the characters. Use the lift-the-flap feature to build anticipation and excitement about discovering what's hidden, making the reading experience interactive. Finally, emphasize the themes of community and teamwork showcased in the book by discussing how working together can make any scary situation better.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: The characters in 'Construction Site Gets a Fright!' encounter spooky surprises, teaching children that it's okay to feel scared and that they can overcome their fears.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson when they face new or intimidating situations, such as trying a new activity or going to school for the first time.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the construction vehicles must figure out how to deal with the unexpected Halloween scares, demonstrating the importance of thinking through problems.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children in creatively solving problems they encounter, whether with friends or in school projects.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: The construction vehicles work together to manage their fears and find solutions, which illustrates the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, useful in group tasks or sports.