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 Girl can build anything
 Author: Charlton-Trujillo, e. E.

 Publisher:  Viking (2023)

 Classification: Easy
 Physical Description: [32] p., col. ill., 26 cm

 BTSB No: 208066 ISBN: 9780593463741
 Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3

 Subjects:
 Creative ability
 Building
 Design

Price: $23.28

Summary:
A celebration of different ways girls can design and make all kinds of things from birdhouses to bookshelves to skyscrapers with all kinds of tools.

 Added Entry - Personal Name: Miller, Pat Zietlow
 Illustrator: Morris, Keisha

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (02/15/23)
   School Library Journal (+) (05/01/23)
   Booklist (+) (03/01/23)
 The Hornbook (00/03/23)

Full Text Reviews:

Booklist - 03/01/2023 *Starred Review* This empowering book encourages girls to make their creative ideas a reality. Direct-address narration talks them through the process with an ongoing reminder that whatever a girl can imagine, she can accomplish. Simple projects such as a box or a bookshelf are suggested as the first step in building and learning to use tools. From there, more difficult projects can be attempted. Wood, plywood, or plastic can turn into a table or tree house. With practice, using a hammer and nails or a drill can become second nature. Birdhouses, a trellis, or playground equipment—nothing’s off-limits to girls who want to create, and if mistakes are made, the book urges, don’t give up, “because failure isn’t final. It’s where new ideas are made.” The tissue-paper collage illustrations are full of movement and engaging details as well as a variety of perspectives. Adult supervision is subtle but visible as girls are shown working with saws and paint and ladders. Teamwork and making friends with others who share the same interests stand out in this comprehensive title. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.

School Library Journal - 05/01/2023 K-Gr 3—Girl power is emphasized heavily in this delightful read that showcases exactly what girls are capable of. The book opens with a girl, clad in yellow work gloves, drawing up her project idea. "It starts with a vision. A sketch. And a plan. To create what you've only imagined." Illustrations feature eye-catching bright colors done in tissue paper collage and finished digitally. Characters, primarily Black and brown girls, work hard and work together, building small things like birdhouses and then larger things like an entire playground; as adults, they are seen constructing a large building made of steel. The authors nail down encouragement on every page for girls who desire to build. Mistakes will happen, but continuing is the only way to go. "Take a breath. Take a break. Then… try again. Because failure isn't final. It's where new ideas are made." No more than a few short sentences are delivered on each page; the illustrations make the point. Inspiring and motivating, the book may be aimed at girls, but everyone will get the message. VERDICT This get-it-done book carries an important message for all children.—Tracy Cronce - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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