{"product_id":"built-to-last-9780593569184","title":"Built to Last","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwo 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when their latest masterpiece tumbles down in spectacular fashion, the boys aren't laughing anymore. Have these two friends reached their breaking point? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlayful 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinh Lê\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of several picture books. His projects with Dan Santat include \u003ci\u003eThe Blur, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003ecalled \"a must-purchase\" in a starred review, \u003ci\u003eDrawn Together\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the 2019 Asian\/Pacific American Award for Literature, and \u003ci\u003eLift, \u003c\/i\u003e which received five starred reviews. Minh is also the author of \u003ci\u003eLet Me Finish! \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Isabel Roxas, and \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Seat, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Gus Gordon. Minh has written for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently lives in San Diego, California with his wife and kids. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Santat\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of over a hundred books. His picture book \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend\u003c\/i\u003e received the Caldecott Medal. He also illustrated \u003ci\u003eThe Blur, Lift, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDrawn Together, \u003c\/i\u003eall written by Minh Lê, which received critical acclaim. Dan is the creator of the Disney animated hit \u003ci\u003eThe Replacements. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in Southern California with his family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631563411730,"sku":"9780593569184","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2a921dd7-3b12-40c0-8a83-16e45f669f89.jpg?v=1732775657","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/built-to-last-9780593569184","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}