Dreaming Up
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$1990
Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 1996

Dreaming Up

Written and illustrated by Christy Hale

Discover how children's play inspires architectural wonders worldwide.

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40 pages· AD550L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the magical connection between children's playful constructions and iconic architecture. Through vivid illustrations and concrete poetry, witness how simple playtime creations mirror grand structures across the globe. Uncover the surprising ways childhood dreams shape the world of innovative architects. Dive into a celebration of imagination and discovery, where every block stacked and every tower built holds the potential to inspire architectural marvels. What dreams will your playtime inspire?

From the publisher

Cup

on cup

stacking up,

smaller, smaller,

and growing taller!

Children building—

Concrete poetry—

Pair them with notable structures from around the world and see children’s constructions taken to the level of architectural treasures.

Here is a unique celebration of children’s playtime explorations and the surprising ways childhood experiences find expression in the dreams and works of innovative architects.

Come be inspired to play—dream—build—discover!

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2013)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
5–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 2012
First published
April 1, 1996
Publisher
Lee Low Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781600606519
LCCN
2012007376

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