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Bing Bang Pling
Twist the ratchet. CLACK, CLICK, CLACK. Now a hammer. Just one THWACK! Join in on the excitement, as a young girl helps her mom and dad build a swing set. Learn the names (and sounds) of the different tools and what they are used for as each tool has a job to do. Celebrating the pride in a job well done, BING, BANG, PLING is a charming ode to backyard fun and DIY.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Paperback
First published June 16, 2023
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March 13, 2023
Bing Bang Pling by Deb Adamson is a super-fun book for little ones. Chock full of onomatopoeia: CLACK, CLICK, CLACK, THWACK, BING, BANG PLING! This rollicking, rhyming picture book will delight kids and adults alike. A great read-aloud with colorful art by Candice Hartsough and simple text. A family works and then plays together building a swing set. Delightful!
September 15, 2023
Sweet rhyming story about a family project that involves lots and lots of tools! (Noisy tools!) Short sentences make it suitable for very young readers. Kids (and parents) will have fun making all the sounds!
June 16, 2023
"Bing Bang Pling" is a delightful children's book that celebrates teamwork, construction, and the satisfaction of completing a project. Through simple rhyming verse, young readers are introduced to different tools and their sounds as a young girl helps her parents build a swing set. The engaging narrative and onomatopoeic words bring the tools to life, while colorful illustrations enhance the understanding. While a brief explanation of how each tool is used would have added more educational value, "Bing Bang Pling" remains an enjoyable and educational read that encourages teamwork and a sense of accomplishment.
March 22, 2023
I loved this story because it reminded me of building things with my father. In Bing Bang Pling by Deb Adamson, Ill. by Candice Hartsough, this sweet kid friendly rhyming story shows a Dad, Mom, and their young daughter building a swing set together. It has colorful, fun, and informative illustrations that show the different steps and tools needed to build the swing set. There is a lot of fun onomatopoeia language like Zip, Weroo, and Thwack! I loved that all of the tools used were shown in the final pages. I think this book will inspire children and their families to get out and build something together. I know my kids would have loved this book!
March 7, 2023
My Bob-the-Builder-loving son would have adored this book as a preschooler. The subject will delight any child captivated by tools and construction, inspiring them to dream of building a playground of their own one day, and the fun sounds and rhyme will keep the interest of even those kids who aren't. I also appreciate the illustrated glossary of tools at the end. It's a nice touch for kids, like mine, who like to know exactly what might be needed for a project like this, along with the proper name for each.
May 7, 2023
This rhyming rollick joins a family as they build a swingset. Playful, brightly illustrated, and full of onomatopoeia, kids will love this book as a read aloud and a read along. But that’s not all. While having a ball, kids see themselves as competent to help with building and a family that does it together, including the family cat who adds comedy to the day. The book starts and ends with a very gentle reminder of American cultural priorities. The back matter is a key that depicts the tools used and the tool’s name. A great addition at school or at home.
June 14, 2023
Deb Adamson does it again--this lively, engaging rhyming story is great fun to read aloud! The clever illustrations enhance the text and tell their own story, which is just the best kind of picture book. Bing Bang Pling is ripe for opportunities to count, name/identify tools and everyday objects kids might encounter but not yet know how to use. And I love the independence and ability of the main character. Overall, just a great addition to any collection, but especially for kids who enjoy tools, construction, and 'doing'!
March 9, 2023
Jingle, Jangle, Nuts and Screws…Count them out in ones and twos. Come along on a rollicking read as this board book tells the story of a girl and her family as they build together outside. As each tool is introduced in the story, the corresponding sound heightens the fun—swish, pling, zing, zang, zing. Sure to captivate the littlest DIY enthusiasts. Highly recommend. A great STEM edition to any home library.
March 11, 2023
A fun read-aloud, with the rhyme and the sounds of hammering, sorting nuts and screws, and more. It leaves young readers curious about what is being built - perfect for a fun reveal at the end. I love how it introduces kids to a bunch of tools via a labeled spread at the end- going beyond the usual hammer and nail to include a lot of other things like belt sander, circular saw, hard hat, post hole digger, level, chalk line, and goggles.
April 3, 2023
The title says it all with a bing a bang and a pling, a girl and her family will build a playground. How fun it is to learn the steps of building something with rhyme and fun illustrations. Kids will feel motivated. And parents be ready, they might ask you to build something. But with a bing and a bang and the backmatter including all the tools, you can do it. It will be wonderful. Read, laugh, learn, and build.
April 19, 2023
In this fun, rhyming romp, a little girl learns what it takes to assemble a building project. She listens closely as each tool makes it's own sound, and learns what each is used for. Her parents teach her how to use the tools and welcome her to take part as they build something special together. All the tools are pictured at the end which kids will love reviewing. A satisfying ending completes this entertaining peek into the world of making something special with those you love.
June 19, 2023
This is such a fun book to read! The onomatopoeia and fun words make it a great read-aloud. I haven't seen a children's book about building something with family, and this was a wonderful first one! This adorable book focuses on family, working together, and fun! The words and pictures blend beautifully, crafting a book that children will want to read over and over. I can't wait to read it to my grandkids!
July 8, 2023
Bing, Bang, Pling is the perfect book for young do-it-yourselfers. Adamson’s rhythmic rhymes take readers through the building process from unpacking materials to final constructions Each step reveals how different tools and materials all play a part, and with Hartsough’s appealing illustrations, readers are left wondering what the father and girl are building–until finally, their work is done and it’s time to play!
July 16, 2023
Bing Bang Pling is the perfect book for little ones who are curious about tools. Or parents who want to teach children names and functions of different tools. Deb Adamson's steady rhythm and rhyme are easy to read and Candace's artwork is delightful. A book that will debunk a few stereotypes and empower children and families to pick up the tools and engage together in building things around your home.
February 25, 2023
Bing Bang Pling is such a fun read! Follow along this fun, rhyming adventure as a little kid helps her dad build something special for the whole family. The action words and onomatopoeia, along with the gorgeous illustrations, move this vibrant story along. Young kids, especially ones that love to make things, will want to read this book over and over. Bing Bang Pling is a must have!
March 3, 2023
I was lucky to read an advance copy of this darling book. With catchy, sing-song rhyme, we join a girl and her family who "thwack" with a hammer and "click clack" a rachet until a swing set is constructed. Then it's time to play! I love that the end pages show a picture glossary of all the tools used in the book. Little builders will love this one!
March 7, 2023
There's so much to love about this board book about a young girl building with her family. Deb Adamson does a great job using rhythm, rhyme, and onomatopoeias to deliver the messages of family togetherness, gender neutrality, and child empowerment. Candace Hartsough's illustrations are colorful and engaging. Check out this book to see what the family has made!
March 7, 2023
This book is full of fun sounds and activities all around a girl who is helping her parents build a wonderful playground in the backyard. Kids will love seeing how each structure comes to life and the back even has a spread that showcases all the tools that were used. Adorable illustrations capture the kids' minds as well. Highly recommended!
March 8, 2023
This upbeat, rhyming book follows a family as they build a backyard playset. The cooperation between with parents and the girl is nice to see as is the fact that it's a girl involved in the construction activities. Kids will learn about many tools and their sounds. Love the cute orange tabby seen on most pages!
March 11, 2023
This book is full of fun, playful, rhymes and tells the story of a backyard family project. The illustrations by Candace Heartsough are charming and illustrate the various backyard tools using simple graphic shapes that kids will love and recognize. I enjoyed seeing the swings that come along and think this would make a fantastic gift for any kids or families who are handy DIYers!
March 12, 2023
A charming bevvy of rhyming and the sounds the equipment makes as a family builds a playset in their backyard. The child is happily engaged by the parents and they share quality time and the fun play that comes after. A brilliant introduction to DIY and putting in time to reap the rewards. Cute illustrations and I truly believe the tabby is supervising.
May 20, 2023
Bing, Bang, Pling is an adorable book for future little builders! My own budding builders (6&2) loved the accessibility of the family building something that the child in the book could help with! The delightful rhyme and playful art are sure to make Bing, Bang, Pling one we return to again and again. A great gift to pair with a kids toolset or builder dress up clothes!
March 7, 2023
What a fun book! The title draws you in right away and the cover is amazing. Kids will love the lively sound words and ask to hear this book over and over again. It’s also a wonderful story that empowers girls to build things. I LOVED this book!!
March 12, 2023
In this fun read aloud, the reader is introducing to the world of building. Together parents and child create while having fun. A rollicking read with colorful illustrations, this is a wonderful introduction to the hard work and fun of building something from scratch.
March 23, 2023
So fun! Bouncy rhyme about a girl working on a construction project with her parents (especially Dad). Great for celebrating girls in STEAM, but perfect for any kid that’s interested in building things—or playgrounds!
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April 12, 2023Deb Adamson’s jaunty rhymes pair nicely with Candice Hartsough’s colorful illustrations in this book celebrating the joy of building things. I especially love how it shows a little girl woodworking with her parents.
April 18, 2023
Packed with onomatopoeia, BING, BANG, PLING is a delight to read. This story follows a girl as she learns all about different tools while helping her parents build a swing set for their yard. I love the ending where her completed project is shared with neighborhood kids.
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June 14, 2023
Such a cute book for all those kiddos who love to help, build and create with all kinds of tools. The rhyming and the adorable illustrations along with the fast moving story are sure to be a favorite with parents and kids who will love to make the sounds of the tools as they read along.
June 20, 2023
This book is a fun read for little ones and their parents and a great way to introduce them to all the things tools do! It's also a wonderful way to show young readers what families can accomplish when they work together! A fun family story!
July 12, 2023
This book is full of fun rhymes and really fun sounds! Kids will want to read this again and again. And I also love how all the tools that appeared throughout the book are shown together (with labels) in a page at the end. Perfect for learning about tools and what they do!
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