Construction Crews Build Big!

“The spirit of Richard Scarry lives on in Alley’s latest return to the all-animal town of Breezy Valley, where a construction project—specifically, a new library to replace an overcrowded old one—brings the community together… The author has plainly done his homework about what a well designed library should have, too… Riveting fare for both younger sidewalk superintendents and detail-oriented, hands-on builders.”—School Library Journal

“The lively line drawings and bright colors will draw kids to this simply worded but informative guide to construction sites, and the densely packed pages with lots of detail to pore over will please children who like to take their time with illustrations.”—Booklist

“Alley combines bold printed text with abundant, slightly smaller-print, pastel speech balloons; his narrative brims with subplots and jokes… The book-moving plan, however, is community genius, reflected, too, in the tiny Book Swap Libraries to find on the map. Fact-filled and fun—sure to keep attentive visitors as busy as its industrious cast.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Another exciting visit to the adorable town of Breezy Valley, where friendly and highly competent animals are getting to build a new library. Readers will get to see the entire construction process from blueprints to opening day via R.W. Alley’s incredibly detailed pencil drawings, which he supplements with digital tools…Highly recommended for preschools, elementary schools, and public libraries.”—Youth Services Book Review