A Girl Can Build Anything

Illustrated by Keisha Morris
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$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Viking Books for Young Readers
24 per carton
On sale Apr 18, 2023 | 9780593463741
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD290L
Sales rights: World
A brilliant, inclusive ode to self-expression, girl power, and the many things readers can create.

Have you ever dreamed of building something? Maybe something little—like a birdhouse? Or something big—like a skyscraper? If you can envision it, you can build it! A Girl Can Build Anything is a playful celebration of all the different ways girls can make things—from tinkering to tool wielding, from ideas on paper to big, lived-out dreams that require brick and mortar. This fun and empowering ode to self expression will inspire readers to jump up and immediately start to build. Because they can. They can do anything!
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★"[A] delightful read that showcases exactly what girls are capable of. Inspiring and motivating . . . This get-it-done book carries an important message for all children." --School Library Journal, starred review

Imagination, ingenuity, and innovation come together in this ode to the building power of girlsEmpowering…A pleasant, confidence-building poem.” – Kirkus

“JoyfulCheerful, inclusiveEye-catchingThe girls of this story imagine, learn, try, and persevere until they’ve built something new, beautiful, and useful. This ode to girl power should inspire tinkerers and future builders alike.” – Horn Book Magazine

“EmpoweringEncourages girls to make their creative ideas a reality…Full of movement and engaging details…Teamwork and making friends with others who share the same interests stand out in this comprehensive title.” – Booklist

"[A Girl Can Build Anything] empowers readers to dream—and build—big . . . A confidence-boosting look at teamwork that shows the whole as greater than the sum of its parts." --PW

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A brilliant, inclusive ode to self-expression, girl power, and the many things readers can create.

Have you ever dreamed of building something? Maybe something little—like a birdhouse? Or something big—like a skyscraper? If you can envision it, you can build it! A Girl Can Build Anything is a playful celebration of all the different ways girls can make things—from tinkering to tool wielding, from ideas on paper to big, lived-out dreams that require brick and mortar. This fun and empowering ode to self expression will inspire readers to jump up and immediately start to build. Because they can. They can do anything!

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Praise

★"[A] delightful read that showcases exactly what girls are capable of. Inspiring and motivating . . . This get-it-done book carries an important message for all children." --School Library Journal, starred review

Imagination, ingenuity, and innovation come together in this ode to the building power of girlsEmpowering…A pleasant, confidence-building poem.” – Kirkus

“JoyfulCheerful, inclusiveEye-catchingThe girls of this story imagine, learn, try, and persevere until they’ve built something new, beautiful, and useful. This ode to girl power should inspire tinkerers and future builders alike.” – Horn Book Magazine

“EmpoweringEncourages girls to make their creative ideas a reality…Full of movement and engaging details…Teamwork and making friends with others who share the same interests stand out in this comprehensive title.” – Booklist

"[A Girl Can Build Anything] empowers readers to dream—and build—big . . . A confidence-boosting look at teamwork that shows the whole as greater than the sum of its parts." --PW