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Take It Apart

Katey Howes

Breaking things down is a science. An art. / Need solutions? Need answers? Just . . . take it apart!

This rhyming picture book joyfully celebrates the many benefits of breaking big things down into smaller pieces. From gathering spare parts for fixing things to learning math and spelling to recycling and composting, taking things apart can be a surprisingly great strategy! Energetic rhyming verse and playful illustrations will inspire readers to see taking things apart in a whole new light!


Book Details

  • Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
  • Publish Date: Aug 4th, 2026
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 0.00in - 0.00in - 0.00in - 0.00lb
  • EAN: 9798765648568
  • Recommended age: 04-09
  • Categories: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)Imagination & PlayCrafts & Hobbies

About the Author

Howes, Katey: - Katey Howes loved writing books for children. She was the award-winning author of the picture books Magnolia Mudd and the Super Jumptastic Launcher Deluxe, Grandmother Thorn, Be a Maker, and Rissy No Kissies which was named a Kirkus Best Children's Book, a Rise: A Feminist Book Project List book, and a Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee.
Vukovic, Elizabet: - Elizabet Vukovic grew up around makers in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Her mom introduced her to making with fabrics. She and her sister accompanied their dad on many trips to the hardware store for his constant home renovation projects, and her sister continues to use Elizabet as her guinea pig for many outrageous inventions. Elizabet graduated with a degree in optometry before deciding to go back to school for illustration in San Francisco, where she currently resides.