{"product_id":"someone-builds-the-dream-9781984814333","title":"Someone Builds the Dream","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuildings, bridges, and books don't exist without the workers who are often invisible in the final product, as this joyous and profound picture book reveals from acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Boot \u003c\/i\u003eLisa Wheeler and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e Loren Long\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll across this great big world, jobs are getting done\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eby many hands in many lands. It takes much more than ONE.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGorgeously written and illustrated, this is an eye-opening exploration of the many types of work that go into building our world--from the making of a bridge to a wind farm, an amusement park, and even the very picture book that you are reading. An architect may dream up the plans for a house, but someone has to actually work the saws and pound the nails. This book is a thank-you to the skilled women and men who work tirelessly to see our dreams brought to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLisa Wheeler is the author of many picture books that are loved for their infectious read-aloud quality, such as \u003ci\u003eJazz Baby \u003c\/i\u003e(a Geisel honor book), her Dino-Sports series, and \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Boot\u003c\/i\u003e, which won a Golden Kite Award for best picture book text. She lives near Detroit, Michigan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLoren Long is one of the most iconic and beloved illustrators of our time. He has collaborated with authors ranging from Angela Johnson, Julie Fogliano, and Matt de la Peña to Barack Obama, Frank McCourt, and Madonna. His bestselling Otis the Tractor series is in development as an animated TV show, and one of his most recent picture books, \u003ci\u003eLove \u003c\/i\u003eby Matt de la Peña, is a #1\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller. Loren lives in Cincinnati with his wife, sons, and their pet Weimaraners.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598772048146,"sku":"9781984814333","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_237a49ac-016d-457e-ad68-4934420f89cb.jpg?v=1732190831","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/someone-builds-the-dream-9781984814333","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}