{"product_id":"built-to-last-hardcover","title":"Built to Last - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMinh Lê\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDan Santat\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet two friends who think they're building imaginative worlds with blocks but come to realize they've been building something far greater--a sturdy, solid friendship--in this picturebook by award-winning creators.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwo kids build entire worlds out of blocks, cardboard, and imagination. From boats attacked by a sea creature to a castle crumbling into the ocean. And they don't mind when these creations break apart and CRASH to the floor. In fact, they think it's pretty funny! Every time, a creation falls apart, they pick up the pieces and keep building bigger and better. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when their latest masterpiece tumbles down in spectacular fashion, the boys aren't laughing anymore. Have these two friends reached their breaking point? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlayful text by wordsmith Minh Le and dazzling illustrations by artisan Dan Santat showcase their close collaboration in their latest picturebook. As merry as it is moving, here is a story that recognizes the friendships in life that are truly built to last.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinh Lê\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of several picture books. His projects with Dan Santat include \u003ci\u003eThe Blur, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003ecalled \"a must-purchase\" in a starred review, \u003ci\u003eDrawn Together\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the 2019 Asian\/Pacific American Award for Literature, and \u003ci\u003eLift, \u003c\/i\u003e which received five starred reviews. Minh is also the author of \u003ci\u003eLet Me Finish! \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Isabel Roxas, and \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Seat, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Gus Gordon. Minh has written for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently lives in San Diego, California with his wife and kids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Santat\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of over a hundred books. His picture book \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend\u003c\/i\u003e received the Caldecott Medal. He also illustrated \u003ci\u003eThe Blur, Lift, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDrawn Together, \u003c\/i\u003eall written by Minh Lê, which received critical acclaim. Dan is the creator of the Disney animated hit \u003ci\u003eThe Replacements. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in Southern California with his family.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.2 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748770775328,"sku":"9780593569177","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0d498bc7632b1d7930ba35ec530805ea_bec1403d-7db3-4608-9d1d-18bc9398f280.webp?v=1779915706","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/built-to-last-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}