emilybriano's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of interesting facts about demolition in this delightful onomatopoetic picture book. Did you know there's such a thing as rotational hydraulic shears? Giant scissors that look more than a little bit like a T-REX? Catherine really enjoys this one. And of course, she can't wait to get to the end to see what the demolition makes possible.
sbookreader's review against another edition
4.0
Received this as part of a set of three books and my 1-year-old loves having all of them read to him. It's great that the rhyming noises change between books so by the time we're on the fourth re-read of the same book, switching between them actually feels like a break - points to the author for the parental sanity saver!
snowelf's review against another edition
4.0
This is a brand new book we saw on display at the library. My son loves everything "truck" and he's watched every single episode of Mighty Machine at least three times, so we couldn't pass over a truck book. But I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this one. Each page spread focuses on one part of the demolition process and the machines involved. The emphasis is on recycling the materials, and some of them go into the building of a playground that we watch take shape at the end of the book. The text is rhymed, the vocabulary is not dumbed down and the impressive sounds and noises the demolition machines make have a big place in the text too. The illustrations are good, and at the end there's a glossary of the main machines, with pictures (especially useful for mommies).
kellkie's review against another edition
4.0
I can think of many young readers that would love the words and illustrations in this book! Filled with awesome sights and tons of action, this will be one they want to be read over and over again.
cjeziorski's review against another edition
4.0
I selected this as a read aloud for three and four year olds this week. I was amazed when my students, many of whom speak very limited English, knew the names of the bulldozer, excavator, and crane! They enjoyed all the construction vehicles in the story. The rhyming text was also great for a read aloud.
libraryjen's review against another edition
3.0
Almost more salvage than demolition, but still lots of fun onomatopoeia and great descriptions of what the different machines do without stating it outright.
camillalice's review against another edition
5.0
My 17 months old is obsessed with this book, we often have to read it several times in a row. The language is great to read out loud and I personally like that there are female workers represented.
I also like that they turn the waste from demolition into other things.
I also like that they turn the waste from demolition into other things.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
5.0
Great rhyme and interesting use of words. Part of the construction industry that is not often in books, great kid appeal.
peonylantern's review against another edition
4.0
Rhythmic and rhyming - great onamonapia for each step in the demolition process.
Illustrations on texture paper. Gouache or acrylic, I think.
Illustrations on texture paper. Gouache or acrylic, I think.
mariab's review against another edition
4.0
Any construction enthusiasts out there? Demolition isn't as much about the building of things as it is about the wonder of destroying them. Can you hear the kids screaming in glee yet? A fun rhyming book, I would also use this one in the classroom to teach the concept of onomatopeoia (roar! crash! clank!). The final page also includes a description of each type of equipment and its purpose.