Push! Dig! Scoop!: A Construction Counting Rhyme

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Down at the construction site, mama and papa trucks show their youngsters how to build. Push oosh goes a big mama bulldozer and her one little dozer! Dig schlup goes a tough papa excavator and his two little excavators! Count along with every scooping, mashing, and spinning family of trucks in the construction site--all the way from the bright early morning till its time to snuggle in to bed. Picture book talents Rhonda Gowler Greene and Daniel Kirk have joined together for a book that will dig its way into the hearts of those who love Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night and Digger, Dozer, Dumper.

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The addition of the sound effects is a nice touch that will be appreciated by storytime audiences. . . . Counting practice for construction-truck fans. * Kirkus Reviews *
Showing the gentler side of construction sites and big rigs, Greene and Kirks excursion should satisfy young truck-lovers. * Publishers Weekly *
A clever reimagining of Over in the Meadow featuring different families of construction trucks . . . Greene is in tune with preschoolers and has created a sensitive rhyming and counting book. . . . This appealing picture book will work well in classrooms and storytimes and as a bedtime read. A must-have for most collections. * School Library Journal *
In this well-conceived, bouncy and colorful primer, Greene builds up various geometric shapes from a line. . . . A clever and fun introduction to the assorted shapes. -- starred review * Publishers Weekly on WHEN A LINE BENDS . . . A SHAPE BEGINS *
In prose reminiscent of the 'Old MacDonald' song, Greene develops an amusing story. . . . A storytime winner. -- starred review * School Library Journal on BARNYARD SONG *
A loving, deeply satisfying story that lights up the path toward sweet dreams. -- starred review * Booklist on AT GRANDMA'S *
The poetry flows naturally. . . . Both the text and illustrations give a sense of cheerfulness and warmth. * School Library Journal on DADDY IS A COZY HUG *
A sure-fire hit. . . . Fun, fun, fun. -- starred review * Booklist on LIBRARY MOUSE *
Kirk soups up his streamlined oil paintings with comic nuance. The dog characterizations are a stitch, and youngsters will enjoy the subtle jokes. A load of fun. * Publishers Weekly on MY TRUCK IS STUCK *
Pre-schoolers will love this bright picture book about a day in the life of a busy freight train. Kirks color saturated pictures are a feast for the eye, with many wonderful details for little ones to explore. A surefire hit with budding engineers. * Booklist on CHUGGA-CHUGGA CHOO-CHOO *
Kirk in top form. The smooth, bright surfaces and chunky objects will remind readers of their own toys, while the dramatic, dynamic perspectives exude just the right amount of brought-to-life magic. * Publishers Weekly on TUGGA-TUGGA TUG BOAT *

Author Bio

Rhonda Gowler Greene is the author of over twenty children's books. A former elementary learning disabilities teacher, Rhonda holds a Master's in Educational Media. Her first book sale was Barnyard Song to Simon & Schuster/Atheneum. Among her other honors, her titles have been named a School Library Journal Best Book, an International Literacy Association Children's Choice, and a Bank Street College Best Book. www.rhondagowlergreene.com Daniel Kirk has written and illustrated a number of popular and bestselling books for children, including Library Mouse, which Booklist heralded in a starred review as fun, fun, fun. He lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. www.danielkirk.com