Synopsis
In this title in the This is Daniel Cook series, our hero visits a construction site and helps workers build a sidewalk.
Children's Literature
This book, based on the television series This is Daniel Cook, offers a kids-eye view into all aspects of a concrete sidewalk construction site, from safety precautions, to the fact that the controllers on the backhoe look like joysticks. Daniel leads the way as he details the steps taken in demolishing the sidewalk, operating a backhoe, building the concrete forms, and pouring the concrete. Young readers will be intrigued by this step-by-step look at construction workers building a sidewalk. Daniel's comments and thoughts about the construction process throughout the book make this a uniquely entertaining and kid-friendly story. The whimsical photographs of Daniel and real pictures of the construction site and its many machines add to the interest and enjoyment of the story. A red crayon arrow is used to highlight Daniel's comments, directly connecting them to the text. Ghione includes a section at the end of the book describing a hands-on activity. Readers will have loads of fun as they learn about Daniel working at the construction site.