Louis Arch made of pancakes and coconut pie, and churches and temples made from peaches and apples. The settings are simple, yet include remarkably detailed drawings of prominent styles of architecture.įun elements of Iggy’s work include the St.
Bold elements of fabric add a collage-like feel to the artwork. The characters are cartoon-like, yet include much detail. The cover, title page and ending pages are overlaid on graph paper - as an architect uses to demonstrate scale. David Roberts supports Beaty’s premise that we all have special gifts by depicting each child in Iggy’s class as an individual. Complementing the text are fantastic full color drawings. Although the vocabulary is somewhat advanced, it gives children exposure to new words to decipher in context. The rhymes and rhythm of the story make it a very fun read-aloud. It is not long, however, before Iggy’s talent for building, together with his classmates’ teamwork, becomes critical to saving the entire group from being stranded on an island - all because Iggy coordinates the building of a suspension bridge out of shoestrings, fruit roll-ups, etc. The conflict begins when Iggy’s building becomes disruptive and his second-grade teacher discourages his passion. So begins this delightful new picture book celebrating individuality, persistence and the importance of following your dreams and talents. “Iggy Peck is an architect and has been since he was two, when he built a great tower - in only an hour - with nothing but diapers and glue.” Experiential LearningInternships, immersive academic programs, and hands-on study.Learn by doing.
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