<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Fans of <em>Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site</em> and <em>I Stink!</em> will love this rhythmic and lively picture book from the popular creators of <em>Trashy Town</em>.</strong></p> <p>With a turn of his crane and a swing of his wrecking ball, Mr. Gilly knocks down the old buildings. He <em>smashes </em>through brick and wood. He <em>crashes</em> through stone and glass. Then, with a push from his bulldozer, Mr. Gilly cleans it all up to make room for something brand-new!</p> <p>Featuring lively text from Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha and dynamic art from acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino, <em>Smashy Town</em> is a bouncy read-aloud that will delight young vehicle lovers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The simplicity of the art and jaunty read-aloud potential of the text guarantees this both a lapsit success and a storytime favorite.--<em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>[M]ade to be read aloud and will help the youngest readers channel their overabundant energy in a controlled, maybe even productive, manner.--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>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<br><br>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<br><br>This rollicking book will bring the house down.--Horn Book Magazine<br><br><em>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.</em>--Jill Burget-Ragase, Blue Manatee Literary Project (Cincinnati, OH)<br>
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