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B is for BulldozerPublisher's Weekly
Perhaps the only thing better than watching a construction site is knowing that it will result in a new amusement park. ... Iwai's emphasis on the interplay of shapes and colors make her pictures especially appealing for youngest eyes ... By "S," youngsters "see the Scaffolds come down," and in the final pages, the civilians finally get to reap the benefits: "Z" stands for the "Z-O-O-M!!!!!!!" of the new park's roller coaster.
Ages 2-5. (May) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal
PreS-K - ... Each page has about 10 words of text with one brightly colored letter of the alphabet in uppercase font. ... This is a well-thought-out story that allows children to follow the progression of events. ... A great choice for individual and group sharing.
-Marlene Gawron, formerly at Orange County Library, Orlando, FL. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews
Delivered in verse, this is a heavy-machinery-lover’s ABC. The consecutive letters of the alphabet are written into the rhyming text and brightly highlighted in large case. "Do you see the Asphalt for paving the road, or the big shiny Bulldozer pushing a load?" ... Newcomer Sobel has missed none of the details a young aficionado would revel in, from huge loaders to nails to pipes. The construction workers are multi-ethnic as well as male and female. ...From Asphalt to Zoom, this first-rate read-aloud will delight its audience.
(Picture book. 3-6)

Christian Library Journal
... Among the plethora of books about trucks and construction for young readers, B Is For Bulldozer has a winsome appeal that is just as fun to read aloud as it is to listen to. More than just another alphabet book, it has plenty of eye and ear appeal, encouraging discussion about different aspects of building, from ground clearing to grand opening.
(Pam Webb,Writer, Highlights for Children, School Library Journal, Sandpoint, Idaho)

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