New Release Books by Sherri Duskey Rinker

"Helicopter Roto and pilot Roy race to the rescue when a powerful flood sweeps away vehicles, strands people, and threatens homes"--

When a girl and her grandfather put their hearts into sprucing up an old bike by hand, neighborhood kids are less than kind in this tender story about bullying, peer pressure, and feeling the freedom to express yourself. Needing something to fill up her summer days, Joy seeks out her granddad, who also likes to tinker, for something to do. Together they find the perfect project: sprucing up an old bike for Joy. From hardware stores to garage sales, the two find everything they need to transform this bike, little by little, into something that''s truly one of a kind. Ornamented with sparkles, a basket, and a brand-new bell, the bike is finally ready for Joy to ride it all over the neighborhood, filling the air with her own kind of music that exudes JOY. But when a few kids take notice of Joy''s bike, and not in a good way, Joy makes an impulsive decision that ruins the dazzling bike she and Granddad worked so hard on. Joy realizes quickly, however, that trying to fit in can be boring, and it doesn''t make her feel JOY. Just maybe, with a heartfelt apology and Granddad''s help, she can get back on track to being true to herself. This touching story, told by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Ana Ramírez González, addresses the moments of uncertainty when trying to fit in with the crowd, and exclaims the joyful exuberance of self-expression.

In rhyming text, the Construction crew find sweet Valentine''s Day messages all over their site.

The hard-working crew of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site joins up with seven new road-building trucks to finish a BIG job: a brand-new road! The construction team is taking on their biggest challenge yet—building a brand-new superhighway! With the help of new rough-and-tough road-building machines, the crew gears up for an action-packed day of rolling, building, paving, painting, and all the jobs that go into making a strong new road that will get everyone home safe in time for bed! Playful rhyming text from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night, Three Cheers for Kid McGear!, and Construction Site Mission: Demolition! make this thrilling tale of teamwork a must-have read-aloud for construction fans everywhere. LATEST IN THE ENORMOUSLY POPULAR SERIES: The Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series books have become bedtime staples and modern classics, and its millions of fans love each book for its tough, can-do trucks and their sweet, sleepy endings. HOW TO BUILD A ROAD: The process of putting a new road together is FASCINATING and involves a whole bunch of special vehicles, who help the original crew level, grade, flatten, pave, stripe, and open up a new road so that everyone can get home safe for bedtime! ROLLICKING READ-ALOUD: Sherri''s bouncing, energetic rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for the energetic kids who love construction. TEACHES TEAMWORK: Like Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, this series extension emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and working together—real-world skills presented to young readers in a fun, accessible construction-site setting! Perfect for: Parents, gift-givers, truck and construction enthusiasts

On Halloween night, when the wind is blowing, even big tough construction trucks can get a little scared.

Make some noise! Bestselling picture book stars Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tony Fucile invite you on a rollicking cumulative read-aloud perfect for bedtime or storytime! It''s time for bed, but one little mouse just can''t get to sleep. It''s TOO QUIET! But the night is full of rhythmic sounds, from the croak of the bullfrog to the howl of a coyote on a distant hill. As the symphony of nighttime sounds builds and builds in this rollicking read-aloud, the mouse starts to wonder whether he wouldn''t like a little MORE quiet. From the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site comes a silly, noisy bedtime book that will have parents and children squealing, croaking, and laughing along—before settling themselves down for a quiet night''s sleep. • BESTSELLING AUTHOR: With five #1 New York Times bestselling picture books to date, Sherri Rinker has won the hearts of millions of fans with the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series. • GREAT BEDTIME READ-ALOUD: Soft and sweet rhymes build to a hilarious nighttime chorus before settling back down to sleep. Little readers will delight in the humor and interactivity of this bedtime book, just right for a fun read-aloud that encourages appreciation of bedtime''s soothing quiet. • A GO-TO BOOK FOR PARENTS: Does your child love animal noises and funny read-alouds? This book will engage even the most rambunctious readers, and become a bedtime favorite. Perfect for: • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers • Librarians • Kindergarten and elementary school teachers • Fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker

It''s Easter at the construction site! As sunshine melts the snow away, the trucks discover all around them the signs of spring. Lift the flaps on each sturdy page to reveal blooming flowers, baby ducks, and gentle lambs - and a special Easter egg hunt surprise! With bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker''s lovable rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations by AG Ford, this interactive Easter tale will bring smiles to truck lovers and their families while celebrating the beauty of spring.

Roto the helicopter and her pilot, Roy, fight a forest fire and rescue a dog. Endpapers feature a cross-section of a helicopter with parts labeled and facts about helicopters.

The author of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site picture books makes her middle grade debut in this utterly delightful, illustrated series perfect for fans of Beverly Cleary''s The Mouse and the Motorcycle. Meet Revver: a little squirrel with big dreams . . . to drive a race car! His siblings might not understand his need for speed, but Revver doesn''t care. And he certainly doesn''t care about looking for food, climbing trees, or any other "ordinary" squirrel activity. He spends his days staring at the racetrack just below his nest, where the cars zoom by day in and day out. When Revver finally gets the chance to sneak out to the track, he finds that becoming part of the pit crew is more difficult than he expected. He never learned anything about engines in Squirrel School! Then Revver meets tire changer Bill, who luckily has a soft spot for animals. Can Revver prove to Bill that he deserves to be part of the team? Perfect for fans of Ralph S. Mouse, Revver the Speedway Squirrel is a funny, action-packed, and heartwarming story about family, feeling different, and following your heart.

The newest adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series! In Construction Site Mission: Demolition!, the construction team we all know and love has an exciting job to do—smashing, crushing, sorting, hauling. Ultimately, this picture book is about working together, breaking things down, and cleaning it all up at the end of the day. • Filled with playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to inspire cleanup • Features the same beloved trucks and construction site from the original book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site • Teaches teamwork, perseverance, and how to overcome obstacles—and have fun! Demolition is tough work, but these powerful vehicles are up to the task—and once the job is done, there will be a freshly cleared and tidy construction site ready for building something new. This satisfying story is from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night and Three Cheers for Kid McGear. • More than 3.5 million copies sold in the series • Perfect for kids who love construction and all the machines that come with it • Resonates year-round as a go-to read for children ages 3 to 5 • You''ll love this book if you love books like Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan Sayres, Digger, Dozer, Dumper by Hope Vestergaard, and The Goodnight Train by June Sobel.

A new bedtime classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! It''s time for bed and this little octopus is more than happy to volunteer! He''s all ready to put his parents to bed! Bath time, putting on pajamas, brushing teeth, and tucking everyone in is a whole new challenge when the kid is in charge (and especially when everyone has eight arms!). From bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning illustrator Viviane Schwarz comes a romping, rhyming, hilarious tale sure to entertain wiggly bedtime readers everywhere. • Perfect for children who are learning good bedtime, bath time, and toothbrushing habits • Silly and clever rhymes make this a perfect read-aloud book • From the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train Any child who loves Dinosaur vs. Bedtime, I Am Not Sleepy and Will Not Go to Bed, and Llama, Llama, Red Pajama will love How to Put an Octopus to Bed! • Read-aloud book for kids ages 3–5 • Toddler book about brushing teeth • Goodnight books for toddlers Sherri Duskey Rinker is the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series and Steam Train, Dream Train. She lives in Chicago with her photographer husband and two energetic, inquisitive sons. Viviane Schwarz is the author-illustrator of several picture books, including There Are Cats in this Book, There Are No Cats in this Book, and Is There a Dog in this Book? She can usually be found in her studio in London, unless she''s outside researching and sketching.

A concept book from the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series by Sherri Duskey Rinker! Crane Truck''s Opposites: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site introduces the concept of opposites in board book form to youngest readers. Little construction fans will love learning early concepts by watching Crane Truck as he works from DAY to NIGHT on jobs both BIG and SMALL, with help from his friend Excavator. • This concept-driven board book features characters from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty Construction Site series • Construction vehicles are a favorite topic among little readers • Touches upon themes of shared work and the value of friendship, while teaching the concept of opposites Perfect for little ones, this adorable book introduces favorite machines to readers ages 0 to 3 years old. It''s all in a day''s work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. • A wonderful book for parents and caregivers of vehicle, truck, and construction-loving kids • A great pick for teachers and librarians who seek an entertaining and educational book for the classroom about opposites • Perfect for those who adored My Truck Is Stuck! by Kevin Lewis, Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle, and The Little Blue Digger series by Harriet Tuppen

From Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, Steam Train, Dream Train, Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, and Construction Site on Christmas Night. Join Dump Truck on his colorfully busy day at the construction site! Little construction fans will love the colors that fill the world of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, from the blue sky in the morning to the white moon at night. This concept-driven board book features characters from the original book in the series, continuing the brand and reaching a new, younger audience. Work is always lighter with friends by your side! • Teaches colors to kids • Rhyming words make reading fun • Features characters from the original book Children who like Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, Steam Train, Dream Train, Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, and Excavator''s 123 will be excited about this book. • Great gift for preschoolers who like trucks, construction, building, and cars • Parents and teachers of toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy reading this with kids • Fans of author Sherri Duskey Rinker and Ethan Long, internationally recognized illustrator, will love this book

Written by the author of the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site children''s book series. More than two million Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site books have sold across the series. From the author of the best-selling, #1 New York Times Best-selling book Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, this new alphabet concept board book features the same characters as the original, but is written for a younger audience. This lyrical story helps toddlers sing along with Cement Mixer, who churns out a rollicking alphabet rhyme while he shows Bulldozer that work can be fun and teaches little readers the words of the construction site, from A to Z. Work is always lighter when there is someone by your side to sing along! Teaches children about friendship, teamwork, and the alphabet. Features characters from the original book. • Teaches toddlers their ABCs • Kids learn about teamwork • Story highlights the value of friendship Fans of Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, Dump Truck''s Colors, and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train Board Books Boxed Set will love this book by author Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrator Ethan Long. • Perfect book for parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians to read to kids • Makes a great baby shower gift or birthday present for small children. • A great addition to the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site book series

She might be small, but she''s got it all—she''s Kid McGear, Skid Steer! Kid McGear is the newest truck to join the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site crew, and she''s eager to help with even the roughest and toughest construction work. But when a steep cliff puts the other trucks in danger, can the new Kid on the site prove she''s big enough for even this big, big job? Playful rhyming text from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night makes this thrilling tale of teamwork and the BIG potential in the littlest readers a must-have read-aloud for construction fans both big and small.

The construction crew is counting on Excavator, and he won''t let them down! Little readers can count along from 1 to 10 as Excavator revs into action on the construction site. Ready? 1, 2, 3 . . . GO!

Time for the construction site to SHAPE UP! Little construction fans will love learning their shapes by watching Bulldozer CIRCLE around, clearing away TRIANGLES of dirt until the perfect building spot has been SQUARED away. It''s all in a day''s work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site!

From Sherri Duskey Rinker, the blockbuster New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, and A. N. Kang, the acclaimed illustrator of Papillon: The Very Fluffy Kitty, comes the perfect graduation book for fans of The Wonderful Things You Will Be. Loudly and proudly, let’s celebrate YOU! This charming new picture book celebrates all the small but important milestones on the way to growing up, from the first wobbly baby steps to the time when they’re ready to leave the nest. With irresistible illustrations and an inspiring message, Celebrate You! will cheer and encourage readers of any age.

#1 New York Times Bestselling children''s book author Sherri Duskey Rinker A new toddler book and Christmas classic: VROOM and ZOOM into the holidays with this new Christmas classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site! Construction toys and construction joys: The trucks are gearing up for Christmas by building a special gift! But, there''s a surprise waiting for each of them, too! Presents await for Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck, and Cement Mixer as each finishes their part of this big, important job and rolls off to a sweet and sleepy goodnight. A gift that will delight: Playful rhyming text from the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and vibrant illustrations from the acclaimed artist AG Ford make this a perfect gift for young construction fans everywhere. If you and your child liked toddler books such as Goodnight Moon, Little Blue Truck, Dragons Love Tacos, Building a House, or The Day the Crayons Quit; you''ll love Construction Site on Christmas Night

A New York Times bestselling powerhouse team presents a doggie, a bone, and tons of determination to remind us that going for what you want brings ginormous surprises. Sniff! Sniff-sniff!I smell a bone. A bone that''s BIG.I''ll get it out, I''ll dig and dig.A big, BIG bone! I know it''s there!It will take work, but I don''t care!Tiny may be a small dog, but don''t let that fool you. He''s a pooch with power who knows what he wants. And he''s going for it. But oh, those pesky pessimists -- they''re trying to rain on Tiny''s dig-parade! Thank goodness for one special boy who believes in Tiny, because in the end, this dog''s grit proves that he''s the little pup who could... dig up some giant surprises!

In rhyming text, Dump Truck and Cement Mixer have a colorful day at the construction site underneath a bright blue sky, pouring loads of gray concrete and moving brown loads of rocks up to the white moon night.

Santa’s sleigh gets a makeover in this rhyming, vehicle-themed take on the 12 Days of Christmas from a #1 New York Times–bestselling author. Which elf will build the coolest sleigh for the Christmas ride? Santa will decide!When the elves discover that Santa’s sleigh is in a terrible state, they let their imaginations go wild—and soon there are sleighs of every kind, inspired by big rigs, motorcycles, zeppelins, and much more! The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and the celebrated illustrator of Michael Chabon’s The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man, team up for spirited vehicular silliness and classic Christmas cheer in this turbo-charged read-aloud destined to become a holiday classic. Perfect for fans of Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, Bear Stays Up for Christmas, and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. Praise for The 12 Sleighs of Christmas “A splendid choice for any holiday read-aloud collection wishing to incorporate STEM concepts.” —School Library Journal “Rinker’s zippy rhymes. . . . and Parker’s cartoons. . . . mix magic and mechanics as the elves’ imaginations and talents run wild.” —Publishers Weekly “Kids who are obsessed anything on wheels will especially enjoy this rhyming tale.” —Parents Magazine “Revels in imaginative detail.” —The Horn Book Magazine Chicago Tribune Best Children’s Books of the Year

In this loving tribute to Virginia Lee Burton, the New York Times best-selling creators Sherri Duskey Rinker and John Rocco pay homage to the storied life of one of the most beloved creators in children’s literature. Everyone in Folly Cove knows Virginia Lee as “Jinnee.” With her magical wands she can draw whatever she imagines, but for her sons Aris and Michael, she draws the most wonderful characters of all: BIG MACHINES with friendly names like Mary Anne, Maybelle, and Katy. Her marvelous magical wands can make anything move—even a cheerful Little House.

Told in rhyming text, Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane Truck, Dump Truck, and Cement Mixer will all need to work together as they tackle their biggest job yet--a massive building.