{"product_id":"if-i-built-a-town-hardcover","title":"If I Built a Town - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Van Dusen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChris Van Dusen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt has been 20 years since the classic \u003ci\u003eIf I Built a Car\u003c\/i\u003e was published, and now here's a companion read-aloud that's even more joyful and inventive!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"My town will be swanky! My town will be swell! My town will be prized as the best place to dwell,\"\u003c\/i\u003e says Jack to the mayor one day as he describes his plans for improving their community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd what a town he has dreamed up! The zoo is packed with fantastic, Jurassic, and mythical creatures, the mail is delivered by super-fast hover vans, the health clinic travels right to your door, and a parade passes through each and every week. And don't forget the robots! All of Jack's plans include the most exciting and useful serving machines. But most of all, wait till you see the beach! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJack's over-the-top creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors. It's a storytime romp that you'll want to return to again and again.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Van Dusen is the author and illustrator of many highly acclaimed picture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Circus Ship\u003c\/i\u003e and the hugely popular Mercy Watson series. The first book in this series, \u003ci\u003eIf I Built a Car, \u003c\/i\u003e won the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award, and the most recent, \u003ci\u003eIf I Built a School, \u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller. Chris and his wife have two sons and live in Camden, Maine, with their pup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084986212528,"sku":"9780593324981","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1121\/0060\/files\/rRhJZI2JXa9780593324981.webp?v=1777992744","url":"https:\/\/sidekicksptown.com\/products\/if-i-built-a-town-hardcover","provider":"Sidekicks Ptown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}