FICTION

Road Work Ahead

by Anastasia SUEN
978-0-67001-288-6.
COPY ISBN
PreS-K—This delightful story follows a little boy and his mom as they head out for Grandma's house. The journey takes a bit of a detour when they are delayed because of construction work around the city. Vibrant spreads depict crews working on roads, streetlights, and water mains; drilling holes; and putting up poles. Even the family dog, along for the ride, takes in the sights. The cheerful illustrations enhance the smooth, rhyming text. They are full of detail and hum with activity (a family of ducks and a whimsical rooster appear throughout). The simple phrases and rhymes provide the perfect read-aloud for lap-sits or storyhours with children who love construction or transportation themes.—Melissa Smith, Royal Oak Public Library, MI
A boy notices all the roadwork, repairs, and beautification efforts going on out his window as his mother drives them to his grandmother's house. The text's rhymes, while bouncy, are nothing special ("People at work / here and there, / Fixing things up / everywhere"). The motion-filled art, busy but under control, features perpetually smiling characters.
Reviewed by Melissa Smith , Oct 01, 2011

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