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ksoles
May 05, 2014ksoles rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Just before he turned one, my son fell in love with Sally Sutton's "Roadwork." Two and a half years later, it remains among his favourites and we both awaited Sutton's newer book, "Demolition," with anticipation. It did not disappoint. Another excellent read-aloud, the energetic text contains plentiful sound effects such as, "Thud! Creak! Wham!" and "Screech! Scrunch! Rip!" Each two page spread features a different step in the demolition process, from "Grab your Gear" to "Ram the walls" to "Load the trucks" as the debris gets carried off. All of this boisterous destruction ends on a positive note as workers build a playground on the demolition site. One page of facts, describing the functions of each machine shown in the story, wraps everything up into a coherent package. In addition to all the onomatopoeia, each page rhymes seamlessly, creating a smooth flow. The realistic illustrations appear dusty, mottled and messy, just as you would imagine a real demolition site, yet images are colourful enough to maintain the interest of young listeners. A perfect choice for story time!