Katey Howes & Elizabet Vuković
Be A Maker
How many things can you make in a day? A tower, a friend, a change?
Rhyme, repetition, and a few seemingly straightforward questions engage young readers in a discussion about the many things we make—and the ways we can make a difference in the world. This simple, layered story celebrates creativity through beautiful rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations with a timely message.
Carolrhoda Books
Picture Book
Age 4+
32 pp
hc | 235 x 280 mm
Publication: March 2019
Author: Katey Howes
Illustrator: Elizabet Vuković
All rights available, excl. Chinese (simpl. & compl.), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish
Awards
- Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee, Short-listed, 2021
- SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Finalist, Long-listed, 2020
- 2020 Social Justice Literature Award, Winner, 2020
“While the idea of children creating is not new, this book stands out. With the subtle odes to famous makers and innovators in the illustrations, and the rhythm of the words, this book is an inspiring choice for story time or one-on-one sharing.”—School Library Journal, 24 January 2020
“[T]his timely picture book reinforces the importance of creativity and exuberant play.”—Booklist, 12 April 2019
“Together the text and the illustrations create an excellent read that will empower readers to reflect on their own lives and make a change or two or three. . . . This is more than just a book about making and engineering: Make an excellent choice to add this to the shelves.”—Kirkus Reviews, 11 December 2018
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