
Written by Lisa Wheeler · Illustrated by Loren Long
Discover the unseen hands that build our world, from bridges to books.
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.
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.
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