The Lost and Found Weekend

Illustrated by Barbara Bongini
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Paperback
$5.99 US
6.56"W x 9"H x 0.11"D  
On sale Jan 01, 2019 | 32 Pages | 9781635921168
Grades K-3
Reading Level: Lexile 550L | Fountas & Pinnell K
Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them. 
 
Gia's dad is always losing things. His glasses. His phone. It almost ruins their camping trip. Gia needs to figure out a way to fix her dad! With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Sewing)
© Mercedes Mcandrew
Kiki Thorpe is the New York Times best-selling author of the Never Girls series. She has written three titles in the Makers Make It Work series, The Runaway Chicken, How to Grow a Monster, and The Lost and Found Weekend. She lives in Colorado. View titles by Kiki Thorpe
Barbara Bongini was born in Milan and knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. She has had books published all over the world, including the Makers Make It Work books, The Lost and Found Weekend and How to Grow a Monster. View titles by Barbara Bongini

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Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them. 
 
Gia's dad is always losing things. His glasses. His phone. It almost ruins their camping trip. Gia needs to figure out a way to fix her dad! With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Sewing)

Author

© Mercedes Mcandrew
Kiki Thorpe is the New York Times best-selling author of the Never Girls series. She has written three titles in the Makers Make It Work series, The Runaway Chicken, How to Grow a Monster, and The Lost and Found Weekend. She lives in Colorado. View titles by Kiki Thorpe
Barbara Bongini was born in Milan and knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. She has had books published all over the world, including the Makers Make It Work books, The Lost and Found Weekend and How to Grow a Monster. View titles by Barbara Bongini

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