Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Building a Dream by Darshana Khiani and Dow Phumiruk - ADVISABLE

Building a Dream
: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions by Darshana Khiani, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk. PICTURE BOOK Eerdmans Books For Young Readers, 2023. $19. 9780802855473

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

APPEALS TO: MANY 

The Village of Koh Panyee floats on stilts. A group of boys in that village loved football and were always dribbling balls on the wooden walkways to school, waiting in line, or doing chores, because there was no where to practice. They wanted to form a team and tried practicing on a secret beach in low tide. Soon houses were built there. While the neighbors scoffed and laughed, the boys sawed wood, hammered nails, and tied barrels together until they made a floating field. Would they ever be able to play against teams on the mainland? 

I loved Building A Dream. What a great story, based on a true story, of overcoming challenges and making your dream come true. Phumidruk's illustrations wonderfully visualize the whole experience. 

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