If I Built a Town

By Chris Van Dusen

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593324986
• ISBN13: 9780593324981
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3