Be a Maker

Name: Be a Maker
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Katey Howes
ISBN: 9781728439211

Author: Katey Howes

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 08/01/2021

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Poetry, Children's Art Stories

Synopsis

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. "Turning the page is an acceptance of the book creators' challenge—a decision to put passive consumption and inpatient expectancy on the shelf and instead invite your hands to do, to transform and, above all, to MAKE." —Anitra Rowe Schulte "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

About Katey Howes

Katey Howes is the author of the picture books Magnolia Mudd and the Super Jumptastic Launcher Deluxe, Grandmother Thorn, Be a Maker, and Rissy No Kissies. Thrilled to be writing books for children, she lives with her husband and three adventurous daughters in Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Julie

It’s really delightful to read this picture book that is packed to the brim with people doing things, making things, creating things. Not an idle moment in here! And everyone is included. There’s a place for everyone, making clear that…being alive is the qualification needed for making things. Not your......more

Goodreads review by Chana

This lovely rhyming book by Katie Howes begins with a question: In a world of possibilities what will you make? The book takes off on a joyful ride of the imagination--from building towers to riding in rocket ships. My favorite line: “Make a map to journey’s end...on the way, you make a friend.” Wit......more

Goodreads review by Diana

I like the way all the elements of the story are subtly woven together (making a friend, connecting with and helping neighbors). The rhymes are bouncy and illustrations are beautifully diverse and engaging. This book is definitely going to inspire kids to create--to just get out there and do somethi......more

Goodreads review by Galib

Wow!! 😍......more