One Sentence Summary
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker is a rhyming bedtime story that takes children through the day’s end at a construction site.
Book Genre
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site is a children’s picture book and bedtime story.
Main Topic of the Book
The main topic of this book is the hustle and bustle of a construction site as the crew goes about their work in the daytime and then winds down as they put away their tools at the end of the day.
Key Ideas
- Adventure: The book takes children on a journey to explore a construction site.
- Teamwork: The story emphasizes the importance of working together as a team.
- Bedtime: The book shows the importance of getting to bed on time.
- Nature: The story celebrates and promotes respect for nature.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
The book follows a group of construction vehicles that are hard at work on a construction site. The book is told in a rhymic, sing-song way and the vehicles go about their day on the site while other animals come and observe them. The story culminates when the vehicles start preparing to go to sleep as night time arrives, saying goodnight to each of the other animals that have been watching them.
Key Takeaways
- Teamwork and collaboration are important.
- Bedtime is important.
- Respecting nature is important.
- Creativity and exploration are important.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of the best-selling children’s picture book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. She worked in advertising for many years before turning her attention to writing children’s books. She has authored more than a dozen books and focuses on telling stories that celebrate the imaginations of children.
Target Audience
The target audience for this book is children aged 3 – 7, though the book is enjoyed by all ages.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site is published by Chronicle Books and was first published in 2011.