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If I Built a Town

Chris Van Dusen

Ages 4–8 NYT Best Seller

41 pages · Released Sep 30, 2025

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This is a lighthearted picture book that celebrates creativity, community improvement, and inclusive thinking through a child's imaginative vision of an ideal town. Jack models enthusiasm, kindness, and civic-minded problem-solving as he shares his ideas with the mayor. The story encourages young readers to think big about how they could make their communities better, with no concerning content.

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A joyful and inventive read-aloud, part of the award-winning If I Built series! Join Jack and his larger-than-life imagination as he dreams up his ideal town, where everyone is welcome. “Sunny, inclusive, and imaginary.”—Kirkus Reviews "My town will be swanky! My town will be swel... AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A joyful and inventive read-aloud, part of the award-winning If I Built series! Join Jack and his larger-than-life imagination as he dreams up his ideal town, where everyone is welcome. “Sunny, inclusive, and imaginary.”—Kirkus Reviews "My town will be swanky! My town will be swell! My town will be prized as the best place to dwell!" Jack has some great ideas for improving the community he lives in. And who better to describe them to than Mayor McKay! As they walk through the park together, Jack eagerly tells the mayor his plans for improving their town. And 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 best of all, everything is free! Jack's over-the-top creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors. It's a story time romp that you'll want to return to again and again.

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ISBN 9780593324981 · Penguin Group