Machines at Work Board Book

by Byron Barton

Book Overview

Hey, you guys Let's get to work. At the construction site, the workers gather. Their machines are ready and waiting. A busy day is about to begin. Rhythmic text and bold, graphic illustrations convey all the energy and excitement of the day.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 069401107X
• ISBN13: 9780694011070
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: HarperFestival
• Length: 17 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 5.0"
• Age Range: 4 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Not the condition advertised

Was supposed to have been very good condition. It was absolutely not. Many torn pages, and it was dirty.

Simplicity is its strong suit!

When I first got this for my son (2 years), I thought "What a snooze-fest!" We were still high on the Mo Willems wave, still in love with Knuffle Bunny and the slightly off-kilter viewpoint of the Pigeon, so the utter barrenness and simplicity of Machines at Work honestly put me off. But, as it is all about the baby (and don't he know it!), Connor simply loves it! Although he is fickle (we have now moved on to the pop-up Bug series by David A. Carter) it firmly held the New Boy Times #1 bedseller slot for a good 3 weeks (an eternity to the toddler set). It also was known to douse many a tantrum (great diversion - "I know you just ka-bonked your head on the dining room table for the fortieth time today, but LOOK AT THESE COOL TRUCKS!") and entertain on long car rides. The story (as it is) involves a diverse work crew doing stuff with simple 4-5 word narration for each page. It is so simple, it is almost zen-like. And Connor came to be able to repeat each phrase as we turned the page - as soon as I opened the cover he would gleefully shoud out "Hey, you guys!". Reading this to him at bedtime has become one of the fondest memories of my fatherhood experience, and hopefully one of my son's funnest moments.

3 1/2 Year Old Loves this Book

My 3 1/2 year old loves this book. And I love it too. For me, it's fun and easy to read. There is only one sentence on each set of pages, and it is in large letters. After each page that I read, my son repeats it. I don't mind reading this one again and again.

The Real McCoy

Your toddler will want you to read this again and again. Every page is a winner, with bold illustrations, and simple, compelling text. Plus, it's of good quality physically, almost indestructible. Unlike many other books I could name, our son has been unable to eat this one. Money well spent.

An excellent book for beginning readers

My 6 year old is just beginning to read and can read this book all by himself. The pictures really helped him to understand the text. He is very proud he can read it with no help! I was excited to find it here and intend to buy other Byron Barton books.

A classic book for toddlers

What a great book! Our children love it and so do we. The grandparents love to read it. Simply outstanding!!!