  | Hard Hat Hank and the sky-high solution (Disney Planet Possible) Author: Gunnufson, Charlotte | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Hard Hat Hank and his hardworking crew must rethink their plans when some birds build a nest on the construction site.
| Illustrator: | Biggs, Brian |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (04/01/25)
Booklist (02/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Other - 10/28/2024 This buoyant rhyming picture book introduces readers to construction foreman Hank, a black-and white-spotted dog who’s precise, focused, and knows exactly how to handle a range of circumstances. When a crane breaks down, writes Gunnufson (Dream Submarine), "He studies his tools,/ then selects the right one,/ replaces a gasket,/ and gets the job done!" Sharp-eyed readers will notice two turquoise-and-black birds hovering around the site, and the crew soon discovers an egg-filled nest atop a roof set to crown the building. Hank cogitates on how to adjust the plan, and then announces, "C’mon, crew!" leading the creation of an eco-friendly green roof filled with flowers and trees that accommodates both the project and the nest. Signature-style digital vignettes by Biggs (Pigs Dig a Road) make it clear that Hank’s canine crew deeply admires their boss. And the book’s outcome serves as a cheerful reminder that even meticulous planners can benefit from flexibility and creativity-particularly when the result serves the needs of all parties involved. An afterword includes project instructions. Ages 3-5. Author’s agent: Sam Farkas, Jill Grinberg Literary. Illustrator’s agent: Steven Malk, Writers House. (Feb.) - Copyright 2024
Booklist - 02/01/2025 Bulldozers and dump trucks and diggers, oh my! Hard Hat Hank and his work crew of three canines are charged with constructing a building. Though there are some problems along the way, such as a few loose bolts and a blown gasket, handy Hank calmly makes the necessary repairs. When it’s discovered that two birds have built a nest on the rooftop, production halts. Though Hank is hard-hatted, he’s not hard-hearted, so he and his crew make adjustments for the new tenants. Observant readers will spot the pair of blue birds flitting around the building site from almost the book’s beginning. Engaging cartoon illustrations are filled with color and movement. Much of the rhyming text is enclosed in panels, with speech bubbles scattered throughout. An afterword explains how children can help the Earth and the creatures that live on it by planting flowers and assisting birds with nest building and food. A brief list of books and websites are included for readers to peruse. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
