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Our Shed: A Father-Daughter Building Story

Robert Broder

A father and daughter build a shed together in their backyard. He brings practical know-how to the project, while she contributes her own creative ideas. As the construction proceeds, the daughter learns carpentry skills alongside her father. They also share breaks from the work, making the project part building task and part time spent together. Colorful illustrations depict the process with playful detail.

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Book details

Themes
Art And Creativity · Family · Teamwork · Technology And Engineering
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Little Bigfoot
Published
May 4, 2021
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781632172648
Language
English
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