Foreman Frankie Is Handy

Illustrated by Steve Mack
Foreman Frankie is paving a new highway. To do so, Foreman Frankie and his crew need to mix concrete, pour a layer of asphalt, and make sure the road is very smooth. Sing along to the tune of “Yankee Doodle Went to Town” and see how quickly Foreman Frankie and his crew can pave the highway!
Jenny Goebel is the mother of three, and in her free time, she writes anything from picture books to middle-grade novels.

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Foreman Frankie is paving a new highway. To do so, Foreman Frankie and his crew need to mix concrete, pour a layer of asphalt, and make sure the road is very smooth. Sing along to the tune of “Yankee Doodle Went to Town” and see how quickly Foreman Frankie and his crew can pave the highway!

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Jenny Goebel is the mother of three, and in her free time, she writes anything from picture books to middle-grade novels.

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