If I Built a Town
If I Built a Town by Chris Van Dusen is a delightful addition to the beloved If I Built series, published by Penguin Group on September 30, 2025. This 40-page book, written in English, invites readers into the imaginative world of Jack, who envisions his ideal town where everyone is welcome. Through a playful narrative, Jack shares his inventive ideas with Mayor McKay, showcasing a community filled with fantastical elements and exciting innovations.
Readers will discover Jack’s vibrant plans for his town, which include a zoo with mythical creatures, speedy hover vans for mail delivery, and a health clinic that comes right to your door. The story emphasizes creativity and inclusivity, making it an engaging read for children. With themes of humor and geography, this activity-rich book encourages young minds to dream big and think outside the box, making it a fun and inspiring read-aloud experience.
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A joyful and inventive read-aloud, part of the award-winning If I Built series! Join Jack and his larger-than-life imagination as he dreams up his ideal town, where everyone is welcome.
“Sunny, inclusive, and imaginary.”—Kirkus Reviews
“My town will be swanky! My town will be swell!
My town will be prized as the best place to dwell!”
Jack has some great ideas for improving the community he lives in. And who better to describe them to than Mayor McKay! As they walk through the park together, Jack eagerly tells the mayor his plans for improving their town.
And what a town he has dreamed up! The zoo is packed with fantastic, Jurassic, and mythical creatures, the mail is delivered by super-fast hover vans, the health clinic travels right to your door, and a parade passes through each and every week. And don’t forget the robots! All of Jack’s plans include the most exciting and useful serving machines. But best of all, everything is free!
Jack’s over-the-top creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors. It’s a story time romp that you’ll want to return to again and again.
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