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cimorene1558's review against another edition
3.0
Excellent for the machine-obsessed child. And hey, I learned how crains make themselves taller, which I've wondered about occasionally.
turrean's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't like the question and answer format, though most kids won't mind, since the pictures are great.
daniellesalwaysreading's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book for toddler or preschool storytime. The only downsides are that the pages open in unexpected way which can lead to ripping. Additionally, each page asks a question to which the answer is always no. It seems a bit strange. But the pictures are colorful and the neat flip out pages will keep kids involved.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! Young readers, especially boys, will pour over the illustrations of the city trucks and machines at work. I love how the illustrations are detailed, but the text also gives information to the reader. Not only will the reader be entertained, but they will also learn something new on each page.
I liked the additional information about each truck/machine the author included at the back of the book.
I liked the additional information about each truck/machine the author included at the back of the book.
peonylantern's review against another edition
3.0
Non-fiction with onomatopoeia
Huge flaps that extend the spread
DIgital paintings - had me guessing
Huge flaps that extend the spread
DIgital paintings - had me guessing
beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
preschool/kinder/first graders who like books on transportation will enjoy this particularly for the cool flaps
tashrow's review
5.0
This is an inventive look at machines, combining it with large flaps to open and questions to engage. Low looks at one machine after another that works in the city and then asks a question about it. The questions are not simple either, this is not a book that talks down to its young audience. Instead you have to think a bit. Do the garbage men go home after picking up the garbage? Can the crane operator still work when the building grows taller than the crane? Is the airplane ready to leave when the passengers are on board and the baggage is loaded? Little listeners get to turn the flap to learn the answer and the reason. The answer is given with a quick explanation and then the book moves on to the next machine. It’s just enough information for a preschooler to really enjoy.
Low has created a brisk pace here, never lingering too long and offering exactly the right amount of information. This makes the book very readable, something that can be happily shared at bedtime unlike a lot of nonfiction vehicle books. More information on each machine is offered at the end of the book, complete with labeled parts. Those are pages that young truck fans will linger on.
Low’s illustrations are richly colored. The painted textures add to them with some pages having individual bricks done solely in texture alone. At other times, the sleek metal stands out.
A great pick for your own little machine fan or for public library shelves. Don’t let the flaps scare you off, they are large and just as durable as a regular page. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Low has created a brisk pace here, never lingering too long and offering exactly the right amount of information. This makes the book very readable, something that can be happily shared at bedtime unlike a lot of nonfiction vehicle books. More information on each machine is offered at the end of the book, complete with labeled parts. Those are pages that young truck fans will linger on.
Low’s illustrations are richly colored. The painted textures add to them with some pages having individual bricks done solely in texture alone. At other times, the sleek metal stands out.
A great pick for your own little machine fan or for public library shelves. Don’t let the flaps scare you off, they are large and just as durable as a regular page. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
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