Someone Builds the Dream
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Someone Builds the Dream

Written by Lisa Wheeler · Illustrated by Loren Long

Discover the unseen hands that build our world, from bridges to books.

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48 pages· 318 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Explore the hidden world of workers who bring dreams to life. From architects' visions to the hands that build bridges and books, this picture book celebrates the unsung heroes shaping our world. Who are the many hands behind every creation, and what stories do they tell? Dive into a beautifully illustrated journey that honors the skilled men and women whose labor makes the impossible possible. This is a tribute to the tireless efforts that turn imagination into reality, revealing the intricate tapestry of work that often goes unnoticed.

From the publisher

Buildings, bridges, and books don’t exist without the workers who are often invisible in the final product, as this joyous and profound picture book reveals from acclaimed author of The Christmas Boot Lisa Wheeler and New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love Loren Long All across this great big world, jobs are getting doneby many hands in many lands. It takes much more than ONE. Gorgeously written and illustrated, this is an eye-opening exploration of the many types of work that go into building our world–from the making of a bridge to a wind farm, an amusement park, and even the very picture book that you are reading. An architect may dream up the plans for a house, but someone has to actually work the saws and pound the nails. This book is a thank-you to the skilled women and men who work tirelessly to see our dreams brought to life.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
318
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
Books about jobs and careersBooks about technologyBooks about careersBooks about constructionBooks about community
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 23, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
Text set in Verlag
Illustration details
The art for this book was created by hand on illustration board using acrylics, colored pencils, and whatever dust and dog hair happened to be floating around the studio.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781984814333

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