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Sounds of Things That Go in the City

By: Robert Burleigh, Tad Carpenter (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 1 March 2014

At a Glance

Hardcover
32 Pages

Age
3 - 7

Grade
P - 3

Dimensions(cm)
25.4 x 20.32 x 1.27

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See and hear a day in the life of the city through the eyes and ears of a young boy. From the TING-A-LING-A-LING of an alarm clock in the morning to the RUMBLE RATTLE of the subway and the BEEEEEP-BEEEEP of the streaming traffic to the SHHHHHHHHHHHHHH hush of evening, celebrate all the wonderful sounds of the city in this fun, interactive picture book that's perfect for reading aloud.

About the Author

Robert Burleigh is the award-winning author of many books for children, including The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn, illustrated by Barry Blitt; Night Flight, illustrated by Wendell Minor; andBlack Whiteness, illustrated by Walter Lyon Krudop. His many other books include Hoops; Stealing Home; and Clang! Clang! Beep! Beep! He lives in Michigan.

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An energetic, multivehicle ride through a bustling city day.

A cheerful sun awakens a sleeping metropolis, and garbage trucks and joggers take to the streets. With each spread, the day progresses. Rhyming text, jam-packed with action, propels the day forward, as each refrain announces the inhabitants’ intentions: “Work time,” “Lunch time,” “Play time,” “Party time.” Exuberant onomatopoeia incorporated into the artwork follows the refrains, as trucks vroom, vans dash, and firetrucks flash. The frenetic pace finally slows at day’s end, as stores close, parties come to an end, and revelers walk home. Hushed tones denote the need for sleep. Carpenter’s retro-styled computer illustrations have a simple charm. Each spread offers something of interest, whether in pattern, composition or character. Done in a simple palette primarily of yellow, blue and red, with a base tone reminiscent of newsprint, the cheery artwork also captures the activity and grit of the city.

Young vehicle-lovers will rev their engines for more. (Picture book. 2-6)

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