The Boy Who Built the Boat

In this charming and creative picture book, a young boy sets out to build a boat just like the ones his dad makes. Repetitious, tongue-twisting language traces Henry's journey as he collects the tools he needsincluding a saw, drill, and hammerand enlists the help of his sister and her teddy bear. Beautifully detailed illustrations show Henry's father watching from a distance and capture the youngster's facial expressions and body language as the boat starts to take shape. This joyful, read-aloud tale celebrates the power of a child's imagination and the simple delight of making things.

Ross Mueller is a playwright, musician, teacher, and author of The Big Ball of String. Craig Smith is the illustrator of more than 300 books, including The Big Ball of String, Billy the Punk, Dreadful David, Whistle Up the Chimney, and several books in the Bob the Builder and Cabbage Patch series.