Description: "With a turn of his crane and a swing of his wrecking ball, Mr. Gilly knocks down the old buildings. He smashes through brick and wood. He crashes through stone and glass. Then, with a push from his bulldozer, Mr. Gilly cleans it all up to make room for something brand-new"--Dust jacket flap.
Brief description:
Dan Yaccarino is an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator with more than thirty children's books to his credit, including I Am a Story, Five Little Pumpkins, Five Little Bunnies, Trashy Town, and Giant Tess. He also created and produced Nickelodeon's Oswald and is the character designer behind The Backyardigans. You can visit him at www.yaccarinostudio.com.
Review Quotes:
The simplicity of the art and jaunty read-aloud potential of the text guarantees this both a lapsit success and a storytime favorite. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
This rollicking book will bring the house down. - Horn Book Magazine
A delightful follow-up that can find a spot in any "Things That Go" collections, perfect for fans of construction stories and Trashy Town. - School Library Journal
Bold illustrations and well-paced rhymes are sure to delight fans of Trashy Town in this praiseworthy follow up for construction fans of all ages. - Jill Burget-Ragase, Blue Manatee Literary Project (Cincinnati, OH)
SMASHY TOWN is a delightful hit for young readers, particularly avid construction vehicle fans. From the rhythmic text to the fun details, this is a book with high appeal for toddlers/preschoolers. - YABC
[M]ade to be read aloud and will help the youngest readers channel their overabundant energy in a controlled, maybe even productive, manner. - Booklist