Best Selling Books by Sherri Duskey Rinker

An Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2024 The construction crew is back and ready to help renovate! In this latest picture book in the New York Times bestselling series, everyone’s favorite construction crew is teaming up on a new and exciting adventure: cleaning up a neighborhood that needs some love. Since its debut more than a decade ago, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and the series of books it launched have become beloved favorites of kids and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. This popular, timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere! In their new adventure, the crew is working together with new friends—garbage trucks, roll-off trucks, container delivery trucks, and more!—to help refurbish old homes, set up dumpsters and garbage cans, sort trash, recycling, compost, and transport the garbage away. A fleet of heroes, in they drive; the whole earth shakes as they arrive. Rumbling, roaring, rolling through, they''re big and strong (and stinky, too!) It''s the mighty GARBAGE CREW! Sherri Duskey Rinker’s playful rhyming text and AG Ford’s vibrant illustrations make cleaning up fun from start to finish. Little construction fans will love watching trucks, both familiar and new, work together as a team to make these houses back into homes. BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES: Every new picture book in the series has been on the New York Times bestseller list. Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site‘s legions of fans will be thrilled to welcome this new addition! GOTTA LOVE GARBAGE TRUCKS: So many children love watching garbage trucks pick up trash from their homes every week, and their new garbage crew friends will show them how it''s done—on the grandest, garbagiest of scales! This story combines the joy of garbage trucks with beloved construction characters. ROLLICKING READ ALOUD: The bouncing, energetic rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for energetic kids who love construction. TEACHES TEAMWORK: The story teaches teamwork, collaboration, and working together to solve a problem—real-world skills that kids and their grown-ups love. Perfect for: Young truck, tractor, and construction fans Anyone fascinated by garbage trucks and trash collectors Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging, action-packed books on team building and friendship Readers who love the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train series Fans of I Stink!, Trash Truck, and Blaze and the Monster Machines

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

The giftable board book edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling children''s book! As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they''ll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! An unabridged board book for kids, this version of the bestselling and beloved Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site book is perfect for small hands. Even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep with this sweet and soothing story. Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this construction book for kids a surefire bedtime favorite. WILDLY POPULAR CHILDREN''S AND TODDLER BOOKS: Since its debut, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and the series of books it launched have become beloved favorites of kids and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. This popular, timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere! STANDOUT PICTURE BOOK: This delightful construction truck book is hailed by Booklist, in its starred review, as "especially for those who like wheels with their dreams." PERFECT READ-ALOUD: Author Sherri Duskey Rinker''s sweet rhyming text and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld''s irresistible artwork soothe little ones into a peaceful rest. This durable board book version is perfect for kids who love to read truck and construction stories, day or night! Can''t get enough of these tough trucks? Many more titles in bestselling book series, including Mighty, Mighty Construction Site; Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!; Three Cheers for Kid McGear!; and Construction Site Mission: Demolition! are available now! Perfect for: Young truck, tractor, and construction fans Emerging preschool and kindergarten readers Gift for birthday, baby shower, stocking stuffers, or any occasion Fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train series

The construction crew is back and ready to help out on the farm! Working together with new friends, they''ll get the job done all year long. There''s work to do! No time to waste! All year the farm''s a busy place! Six hardworking trucks—with help from brand-new farm vehicles—have work to do in each of the seasons: planting in spring, building a barn in the summer, harvesting in fall, and finally tucking the animals in for a cozy winter. Construction enthusiasts will love this look at a farm through the year, and all the rough, tough work there is to do! Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, the author-illustrator team behind the many bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site books, bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to another exciting tale of teamwork, sure to delight little construction fans everywhere. THE CREW VISITS THE FARM: This new addition to the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series features the same beloved trucks in an exciting new setting: a busy farm! They''ll help build a barn, repair a road, and bring in crops, while the farm vehicles till, water, and harvest. EXPLORE EVERY SEASON ON THE FARM: Just right for teaching early concepts such as weather or seasons, this picture book invites little readers to experience adventure on the farm every day of the year! From learning about nature and growing food to watching the construction crew tuck the animals into their new barn, there''s so much to see and do on the farm! At last everyone is tucked in tight for winter—and a sweet goodnight! ROLLICKING READ ALOUD: Sherri Duskey Rinker''s bouncing, energetic rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for energetic kids who love construction. TEACHES TEAMWORK: Just like all the stories in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, this book emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and working together—real-world skills presented to young readers in a fun, accessible setting! Perfect for: Fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series Truck and construction vehicle enthusiasts Gift-givers Teachers and librarians

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

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.

Firefighting vehicles and other heroic trucks join forces to battle a fire and make sure everyone is safe and sound in this exciting addition to the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series. Instant New York Times Bestseller • National Indie Bestseller When powerful winds knock over electric lines and start a dangerous fire, there''s a big job to do. Thankfully, help is on the way! Fire Engine, Foam Truck, Water Tender, and the rest of the mighty fire crew join forces with the classic Construction Site friends to save the day. Working through the night, they put out the flames, clean up the mess, and focus on what matters most—keeping everyone safe. Sherri Duskey Rinker’s lively, rhyming text and AG Ford’s vibrant illustrations bring this team of heroic firefighters to life. Little construction fans will love watching trucks, both familiar and new, work together as a team to save the construction site. BESTSELLING BOOK SERIES: Kids and parents love the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site books. The series’ legions of fans will be thrilled to welcome this new story, all about firefighting. KIDS LOVE FIRE TRUCKS: This story combines a kid-friendly concept about safely fighting fires with beloved characters—including Bulldozer, Excavator, Crane, and more—in an ultimately comforting tale packed with adventure and excitement. ROLLICKING READ-ALOUD: Bouncy rhyming text makes for a satisfying read-aloud experience, at home or in the classroom, perfect for energetic kids who love construction and vehicles. EXPERT REVIEWED: The author consulted with a senior fire investigator with over twenty-eight years of experience in firefighting to ensure accuracy. INCLUDES FIRE SAFETY TIPS: An author''s note with age-appropriate fire safety information enhances the reading and learning experience and can help kids feel more empowered about a frightening issue. Perfect for: Kids who love fire trucks and construction vehicles Gift-givers seeking engaging, action-packed stories of family, team building, and friendship Parents, teachers, and librarians looking for books about firefighting and fire safety Readers who love the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series

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!

The team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with another fabulous book for bedtime! The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls. Sweet and silly dreams are guaranteed for any budding train enthusiasts! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.

In rhyming text, a mother describes all the ways her days have been changed by the addition of a toddler to her life.

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

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.

At last—here from the team behind the beloved international bestseller comes a companion to Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. All of our favorite trucks are back on the construction site—this time with a focus on team-building, friendship, and working together to make a big task seem small! Down in the big construction site, the crew faces their biggest job yet, and will need the help of new construction friends to get it done. Working as a team, there''s nothing they can''t do! The millions of fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site are in for a mighty good time!

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.

Reaching, stretching, lifting high, your little Crane Truck will touch the sky! Track every step along the way with this appealing growth chart. And when the lights go out, Crane Truck will glow in the dark. Includes feet and meters.

The #1 New York Times bestselling children''s book "A standout picture book, especially for those who like wheels with their dreams." —Booklist, starred review As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they''ll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! • Author Sherri Duskey Rinker''s sweet rhyming text soothes little ones into a peaceful rest • Full of irresistible artwork by illustrator Tom Lichtenheld • Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site is the perfect read-aloud This popular, timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere! • Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old • Great for young construction fans • This adorable hardcover bedtime book is a go-to gift for any occasion

Celebrate Father''s Day—or any day with dad—with this sweet tale of a giant wheel loader teaching his little skid steers how to work and play as a team. A heartwarming addition to the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series! As the sun rises on the construction site, a giant wheel loader rumbles awake. It’s time for a busy day of work and play! This wise, patient dad teaches his little ones how to dig, lift, carry, and climb—and, most importantly, how love, teamwork, and plenty of fun make a family. Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, the author-illustrator team behind many of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site bestsellers, bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to a sweet, timeless tale that celebrates the special connection between fathers and children. BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES: Kids and parents love the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site books. The series’ legions of fans will be thrilled to welcome this new story, all about family! GREAT FOR FATHER’S DAY: This sweet story makes an ideal book for Father’s Day, birthday gift-giving, or sharing with dad any day. ROLLICKING READ-ALOUD VEHICLES BOOK: Playful, bouncing rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for energetic toddlers who love construction. ENCOURAGES CONNECTION: Dad and His Crew Power Through! celebrates family togetherness as Dad and the kids work, play, and bond on a busy day on the construction site. Perfect for: Young truck, tractor, and construction fans Anyone fascinated by construction vehicles Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging, action-packed books on family, team building, and friendship Readers who love the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train book series

All aboard for a rainbow of train cars and their lively animal crew! Vivid colors and cozy rhyming text inspired by the bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train will make learning colors a rich experience for the youngest readers.

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!

When their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.