Someone Builds the Dream

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Lisa Wheeler

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Hardback

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Buildings, bridges, and books don't exist without the laborers who are often invisible in the final product, as this joyous and profound picture book reveals. 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 andNew York Times bestselling illustrator of LoveLoren Long All across this great big world, jobs are getting done by 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.

Author Biography:

Lisa Wheeler is the author of many picture books that are loved for their infectious read-aloud quality, such as Jazz Baby (a Geisel honor book), her Dino-Sports series, and The Christmas Boot, which won a Golden Kite Award for the best picture book text. She lives near Detroit, Michigan. Loren Long is one of the most iconic and beloved illustrators of our time. He has collaborated with authors ranging from Angela Johnson, Julie Fogliano, and Matt de la Pena to Barack Obama, Frank McCourt and Madonna. His bestselling Otis the Tractor series is in development as an animated TV Show, and one of his most recent picture books, Love by Matt de la Pena, is a #1 New York Times Bestseller. Loren lives in Cincinatti with his wife, sons, and their pet Weimaraners.

Release date Australia

March 23rd, 2021

Author

Lisa Wheeler

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Contributor

Illustrated by Loren Long

Illustrations

Full-Color Illustrations

Interest Age

From 5 to 8 years

Pages

Dimensions

232x298x10

ISBN-13

9781984814333

Product ID

34363701

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