Built to Last
Built to Last by Minh Lê is a picture book published by Random House Children’s Books on April 30, 2024. This engaging story follows two friends who use blocks and cardboard to create imaginative worlds, only to discover that their true creation is a solid friendship. Through playful text and vibrant illustrations, the book captures the joy and humor of building and rebuilding, as the characters navigate the ups and downs of their imaginative play.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship and resilience, as the boys face the challenges of their creations falling apart. The story emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the joy of imagination, inviting young readers to reflect on their own friendships. With 40 pages of delightful illustrations and engaging storytelling, this edition presents a heartfelt exploration of the bonds that can withstand the test of time.
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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 picturebook 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 picturebook. As merry as it is moving, here is a story that recognizes the friendships in life that are truly built to last.
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