The Construction Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Rob Bolster Ages 4-8 32 pages Charlesbridge June 2006 Hardcover     From A to Z and back again from, The Construction Alphabet Book is full of true-to-life pictures of construction machinery and equipment. Accompanying each picture is the name and description of what it is used for, what kind of noise it makes, and other interesting facts. From the Arial lift that goes nun, nun, nun, nun, nun, nun, EEEK, to the Jackhammer that goes dat, dat, dat, DAT, dat, DAT, dat, to the Zipper with its zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, zing, each new page brings new delight. With so much fun in discovering all the pieces of equipment seen on construction sites along with new ones yet to be discovered, who would realize there is learning involved? The Construction Alphabet Book offers something for everyone. Little “viewers” will be thrilled with all the “trucks” and the crazy noises they make; older ones will find interest in the names and how they operate. Even adults will learn something new. The only complaint: those cool little “machines” won’t come off the page so they can be played with!   web reviews   Regan Windsor/2006 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)