by Minh Lê, Dan Santat (Illustrator)
Meet two friends who think they're building imaginative worlds with blocks but come to realize they've been building something far greater--a sturdy, solid friendship--in this picture book by award-winning creators.
Two kids build entire worlds out of blocks, cardboard, and imagination. From boats attacked by a sea creature to a castle crumbling into the ocean. And they don't mind when these creations break apart and CRASH to the floor. In fact, they think it's pretty funny! Every time, a creation falls apart, they pick up the pieces and keep building bigger and better.
But when their latest masterpiece tumbles down in spectacular fashion, the boys aren't laughing anymore. Have these two friends reached their breaking point?
Playful text by wordsmith Minh Le and dazzling illustrations by artisan Dan Santat showcase their close collaboration in their latest picture book. As merry as it is moving, here is a story that recognizes the friendships in life that are truly built to last.
Built to Last by Minh Lê
Minh Lê is the acclaimed author of several picture books. His projects with Dan Santat include The Blur, Drawn Together, which won the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, and Lift, which received five starred reviews. Minh is also the author of Let Me Finish! illustrated by Isabel Roxas, and The Perfect Seat, illustrated by Gus Gordon. He currently lives in San Diego, California with his wife and kids.
Dan Santat is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator. His picture book The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend received the Caldecott Medal. He also illustrated The Blur, Lift, and Drawn Together, all written by Minh Lê, which received critical acclaim. He lives in Southern California with his family.
ISBN-13: 9780593569177
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Publication date: 04/30/2024
Pages: 40
Age Range: 3 - 7 Years-Friendship -Imagination
-Blocks (Toys) -Picture books