Brick by Brick
Written by Heidi Woodward Sheffield
Illustrated by Heidi Woodward Sheffield
Published by Penguin Young Readers Group
A striking debut celebrating the warm bond between a little boy and his dad as they work hard to achieve their dreams.
Papi is a bricklayer, and he works hard every day to help build the city, brick by brick. His son, Luis, works hard too–in school, book by book. Papi climbs scaffolds, makes mortar, and shovels sand. Luis climbs on the playground and molds clay into tiny bricks to make buildings, just like Papi. Together, they dream big about their future as they work to make those dreams come true. And then one Saturday, Papi surprises Luis with something special he’s built for their family, brick by brick.
Primary ISBN: 9780525517306
Publication Date: May 2020
Available As: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Education & Literacy, Engagement Tool: Video, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Swahili Featured Words
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
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