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Construction Picture Books

Construction picture books put children on the job site. The machines, the sequence, the satisfying transformation from hole in the ground to building in the sky. These 27 books are for the child who watches construction like it's the most important thing happening.

27 books

Cover of The Real Hole

Jimmy and Janet #1

Jimmy is determined to dig the biggest, most serious hole in the world, even when his twin sister Janet keeps jumping in

Cover of Construction Destruction

Construction Destruction

Pete the Cat rounds up backhoes, dump trucks, and a groovy plan to turn a run-down playground into the coolest spot in t

Cover of Changes, Changes

Changes, Changes

A wooden couple must constantly rebuild and reinvent their world, turning a house into a fire engine and then a boat in

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Cover of Miss Brick the Builder's Baby

Happy Families #7

Miss Brick the Builder's Baby

Allan Ahlberg

Mr. and Mrs. Brick come from a long line of expert builders, but their new baby has a very different talent: knocking ev

Ages 4–7

Cover of If You Take a Mouse to School

If You Give... #5

If You Take a Mouse to School

A knitting sheep and a reading sheep face a very hungry wolf, only to realize that a famous literary reputation is a gre

Cover of Curious George and the Dump Truck

Curious George New Adventures

Curious George and the Dump Truck

Margret Rey, H. A. Rey

A messy accident with a dump truck turns into a helpful surprise when George inadvertently builds a brand new island for

Cover of Curious George and the Plumber's Helper

Curious George TV Readers

Curious George and the Plumber's Helper

Curiosity leads to a soggy disaster when George decides to bypass the professional plumber and try to fix a clogged bath

Cover of Armadillos Sleep in Dugouts And Other Places Animals Live

Armadillos Sleep in Dugouts And Other Places Animals Live

Pam Muñoz Ryan

From river otter dens to the high perches of peregrine falcons, see how animals build and choose their unique homes.

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The Berenstain Bears First Time Books #1

The Berenstain Bears' New Baby

Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Small Bear is growing up fast and needs a bigger bed, which is lucky because a new baby is about to join the Bear family

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The Flying Dragon Room

Patrick uses a set of magic tools to construct an incredible, secret world of his own design right inside his house.

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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

Mordicai Gerstein

Philippe Petit steps onto a thin wire stretched between the World Trade Center towers, dancing high above the city in a

Cover of Always Room for One More

Always Room for One More

Sorche Nic Leodhas

A generous Scottish family opens their door to every single passerby in this rhythmic folk song that proves there is alw

Cover of Alphabet City

Stephen T. Johnson

Vivid paintings reveal the hidden letters of the alphabet tucked away in the steel beams, fire escapes, and architecture

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Colossal Cathedrals

Elizabeth Newbery

For the child who gazes up in wonder at massive buildings and wants to know how they were made. A simple, visual guide t

Cover of Tools in the Shed

My First German Picture Books #5

Tools in the Shed

For the child who loves to tinker and build. This charming story explores how different tools work together to create so

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Rectangle Builds a House

For the curious child who loves to build and explore shapes. This playful story follows Rectangle as they learn how simp

Cover of The Treehouse Connection: Using Light and Sound to Communicate

Simplify Science

The Treehouse Connection: Using Light and Sound to Communicate

For the child who feels shy around new neighbors or needs a nudge to work with others, this story shows how a shared pro

Cover of My First Truck Book

My First Truck Book

Andrea Maglio-Macullar

For the truck-obsessed toddler who points at every big vehicle on the road. This simple guide helps little ones name and

Cover of You Have a Girlfriend, Alfie Atkins?

Alfie Atkins #6

You Have a Girlfriend, Alfie Atkins?

Gunilla Bergström

Alfie thinks Milly is the best kind of friend, but he worries his playground reputation might suffer if the other boys s

Cover of Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

Two sisters turn a dull apartment courtyard into a place of play by organizing their neighbors and speaking up for the c

Cover of Power Palace

Tales from Hampton Court

Elizabeth Newbery

For the young explorer heading to the Tower of London, this interactive guide brings British history to life through the

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Home Tweet Home

Courtney Dicmas

For the child who is just beginning to recognize sounds, this gentle look at birds building a nest builds confidence thr

Cover of Counting Book For Toddlers Trash Trucks 1-10

Counting Book For Toddlers Trash Trucks 1-10

For the toddler who stops everything to watch the garbage truck on Tuesday mornings. This book turns a favorite neighbor

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Farming Strong All Year Long

Sherri Duskey Rinker

From planting seeds in the spring to building winter shelters, six hardworking farm vehicles use rhythmic teamwork to ke

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