Whose Tools?
Will be published approx. on 5. May 2015
Book
Board book
16 pages
978-1-4197-1431-3 (ISBN)
Description
This nonfiction ode to building a house from the ground up features six kinds of craftsmen and the 24 tools they use, accurately labeled. The answer to each inquiring refrain is revealed under a gatefold, seven in all, engaging the reader in an informative guessing game. With lyrical (and factual!) text by New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo, and the expertly stylized art of illustrator and designer Jim Datz, this sturdily constructed board book is perfect for curious and playful young readers.
Reviews / Votes
A nifty, unexpectedly sophisticated exploration of the tools and professions connected to the world of construction. * Kirkus Reviews * STARRED REVIEW"Women are well represented among Datz's carpenters, roofers, electricians, plumbers, and painters (who are drawn in a range of skin tones), providing a subtle 'you could do this, too' message that is cemented in a closing scene of two children playing with blocks in the finished house." * Publishers Weekly * The precise language paired with smiling, cartoon renderings of each tool make this an accessible and fun approach to learning. * Booklist *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 0 to 3 years
Product notice
Lift-the-flap book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Full-colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
425 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-1431-3 (9781419714313)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Toni Buzzeo is the author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book and NYT bestseller One Cool Friend, as well as many other books for children. Toni is a former elementary school librarian and secondary teacher. Jim Datz is an illustrator and designer known for his screen prints, decorated apparel, and illustrated home goods.