Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Series
What’s inside...
As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play. The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book now available as a board book has become a beloved favorite of children and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. This durable board book version, perfect for small hands, features vibrant illustrations, gentle rhyming text, and is ideal for kids who can't get enough of trucks and construction stories, day or night. The series includes other titles like Mighty, Mighty Construction Site and Construction Road Crew, Coming Through!, all perfect for young readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-3
Length
30 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Crane Truck
Bulldozer
Dump Truck
Cement Mixer
Excavator
Discussion points
What do you think the trucks dream about when they go to sleep?
How do the different vehicles help each other at the construction site?
Why do you think it’s important for the construction trucks to rest at night?
Which truck did you like the most, and why?
How do you think the construction site will change after the trucks wake up?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a calm and soothing voice when discussing the book to mirror the bedtime setting of the story.
Relate the trucks' bedtime routines to your child's by discussing what they both do to get ready for bed.
Encourage your child to imagine and describe their own construction site, fostering creativity and building on the book's themes.
Ask your child how they help others just like the trucks help each other, emphasizing teamwork and cooperation.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or truck from the book to deepen their connection and understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: The construction vehicle characters in the book work together to complete their tasks, demonstrating how collaboration leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working cooperatively with their peers in school projects or during play to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: The value of a strong work ethic
Explanation: Each vehicle tackles its job with dedication and effort, underscoring the importance of working hard to get the job done right.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to put effort into their chores, homework, and other responsibilities, showing them the benefits of diligence and persistence.
Example Lesson: The necessity of rest
Explanation: After a day of hard work, the construction vehicles wind down and go to sleep, highlighting the need for rest and recovery after exertion.
Real-World Application: Children can be reminded of the importance of getting adequate sleep each night to rejuvenate and perform their best each day.