Dream Something Big
Dream Something Big by Dianna Hutts Aston, published by Penguin on August 18, 2011, is an illustrated work that spans 40 pages. This book tells the story of Italian immigrant Simon Rodia, who, between 1921 and 1955, transformed a small plot of land in Watts, California, into a U.S. National Landmark using broken glass, seashells, and pottery. Through the perspective of a fictional girl, readers witness the rise of Rodia’s towers and the impact of his dream on future generations.
In this engaging narrative, readers will explore themes of perseverance and possibility as they follow the girl’s journey from childhood to motherhood. The book features stunning collage artwork that reflects Rodia’s unique found-object style, making it a visually captivating experience. Additionally, a final “build-your-own-tower” activity encourages creativity and serves as a multicultural, intergenerational tribute, making it suitable for classroom settings and a thoughtful gift for young dreamers.
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Between 1921 and 1955, Italian immigrant Simon Rodia transformed broken glass, seashells, pottery, and a dream to “do something big” into a U.S. National Landmark. Readers watch the towers rise from his little plot of land in Watts, California, through the eyes of a fictional girl as she grows and raises her own children. Chronicled in stunningly detailed collage that mimics Rodia’s found-object art, this thirty-four-year journey becomes a mesmerizing testament to perseverance and possibility. A final, innovative “build-your-own-tower” activity makes this multicultural, intergenerational tribute a classroom natural and a perfect gift-sure to encourage kids to follow their own big dreams.
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