TAKE IT APART, by Katey Howes and Elizabet Vuković, Carolrhoda Books, Aug.4, 2026, Hardcover, $19.99 (ages 3-7)
Take It Apart, by Katey Howes and Elizabet Vuković, celebrates the art of breaking things down to find solutions.
Take It Apart helps readers look at things and break them into smaller pieces. Learning how to look at smaller segments can make learning math easier or simplify organization. It can change the way you look at and approach problems, creating clarity when solving problems. And, it can be a lot of fun.
Author Katey Howes makes the topic exciting through bouncy, rhymical text that is a joy to read aloud. And Elizabet Vuković’s clever illustrations provide a framework for all that can be taken apart.
The publisher’s suggested age range is 4-9, but due to its simplicity and youthful illustrations, Take It Apart is better suited to readers ages 3-7.
From its bold, graphic endpapers to its accessible text, Take It Apart is a delightful read that young readers will reach for again and again.
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