If I Built a Town
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

If I Built a Town

Written & illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

Part of the If I Built series

A boy envisions a fantastical town with mythical creatures and futuristic inventions.

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40 pages
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Jack dreams of transforming his town into a wonderland with mythical creatures, hover vans, and weekly parades. As he shares his imaginative plans with the mayor, will his vision inspire change? Discover a world where creativity knows no bounds and everything is possible.

From the publisher

It has been 20 years since the classic If I Built a Car was published, and now here’s a companion read-aloud that’s even more joyful and inventive! “My town will be swanky! My town will be swell! My town will be prized as the best place to dwell,” says Jack to the mayor one day as he describes his plans for improving their community. And what a town he has dreamed up! The zoo is packed with fantastic, Jurassic, and mythical creatures, the mail is delivered by super-fast hover vans, the health clinic travels right to your door, and a parade passes through each and every week. And don’t forget the robots! All of Jack’s plans include the most exciting and useful serving machines. But most of all, wait till you see the beach! Jack’s over-the-top creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors. It’s a storytime romp that you’ll want to return to again and again.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
840L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.4
F&P level
~T
Publication
Published
September 30, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593324981

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