Billions of Bricks - by Kurt Cyrus (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A counting book that leads readers through the day in the life of a construction worker building with bricks.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Two, four, six. Look at all the bricks!</i> <p/>Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks. A brick may seem like just a simple block, but in groupings of ten, twenty, and more, it can create many impressive structures, from hotels to schools to skyscrapers. <i>Billions of Bricks </i>from Kurt Cyrus is a terrific introduction to counting in quantities for children. <p/><b>A Christy Ottaviano Book</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year</b><br><b>A JLG Selection</b><br><b>An Oregon Spirit Award Honor Book <p/></b>An amazing feat of architecture and artistry that kids will pore over long after the last brick has been laid.--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>Rollicking rhymes and elegant artwork should delight playroom block stackers and someday builders and architects alike.-<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/><b></b>As workers make bricks, mix mortar, and build increasingly complex structures, Cyrus's pulsing rhythm and infectious rhyme drive their efforts forward . . . The impeccable design is apparent even on the title pages . . . This impressive melding of illustrations and text that celebrates hard work and building deserves a place in general collections and on read-aloud shelves.-<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>Readers will have fun shouting out repetitive lines and locating specific workers from page to page. The bouncy rhythm and energetic action make this a fantastic pick for a group story time.-<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Kurt Cyrus </b>is the creator of many books for young readers, including <i>The Voyage of Turtle Rex</i>, <i>Tadpole </i>Rex<i>, </i>and <i>Big Rig Bugs</i>. He is also the illustrator of <i>20 Big Trucks</i> by Mark Lee and M.T. Anderson's Pals in Peril series. He currently lives in Oregon with his partner and their dog.
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