BUILDING DREAMS

    

If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen; published August 13, 2019

 

Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Loren Long; published March 23, 2021

I just finished reading Someone Builds the Dream and I loved it! One person may dream of a project - a book, a bridge, or a building; a fountain or an amusement park; but it takes many people to bring that dream to life. This book honors both the visionaries and the folks that turn those visions into reality. Inspiring text and lovely, inclusive illustrations make this a definite addition to any collection. 

 

The book would make an excellent basis for a STEM or LEGO club - there are so many activities that could be created in conjunction with reading this. There are whimsical illustrations in this book - the dinosaurs in the amusement park and the animals in the fountain, for instance. But for an additional imagination spark, read Chris Van Dusen's If I Built a School which was the Bluebonnet Award winner for this past year. Combining these two books should prompt some truly amazing creations!