My boys love Sutton's book, Roadwork, and this has the exact same rhyming formula and artist as that book, so this was an instant hit. They can't get enough of studying how all the machines work, what the workers are wearing, what's happening with the demolition in the pictures, and what the sound effect words mean. I can't say I love reading this aloud as much as they love hearing it, but it makes them so happy I have to give it 4 stars. The perfect book for preschoolers obsessed with machines. We all know little boys who love nothing more than dump trucks, back hoes, and other digging machines."Work the jaws. Work the jaws/ Bite and tear and slash./ Dinosaurs had teeth like this!/ Rip! ROAR! CRASH!" A totally fun read aloud for groups or one-on-one. While this book isn't a 5 for every reader, it is sure to be a favorite with those kids who love machines. The repetition of the story and sounds will appeal to active listeners.
What do You think about Demolicion (2014)?
Picture book. For kids who love big machines and taking things apart to make new things.
—hhimes
Active, fun word choices invite children's participation and rereading.
—Hannah
Sounds and project completion are well orchestrated.
—sraycha
A simple rhyming book about demolition vehicles.
—Laminer24
