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Touching the Sky : Dream Big, Build High

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Overview

Touching the Sky: Dream Big, Build High is a warm, imaginative picture book about courage, creativity, and believing in yourself even when things feel scary.

Matt is a bright, creative African American boy who loves to build towering creations with his blocks. His story provides representation for Black children while inspiring all readers. As his imagination lifts him all the way to the moon, excitement turns into fear when he realizes how far from home he has gone. With no clear path back, Matt takes a deep breath, trusts himself, and builds a solution one brave step at a time.

Blending playful imagination with powerful social-emotional learning, this story shows young readers how to face fear, solve problems, and take pride in their courage. With rhythmic language and a reassuring message, Touching the Sky encourages children to dream big, build confidently, and trust that they can find their way through challenges.

Perfect for ages 4 to 8, this book is ideal for:

  • Classroom read alouds
  • Social-emotional learning discussions
  • Home libraries and bedtime reading
  • Counselors, educators, and caregivers supporting confidence, resilience, and representation

A heartfelt story that reminds children and the adults who love them that bravery often begins with imagination.

This item is Non-Returnable

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780978727352
  • ISBN-10: 0978727355
  • Publisher: Grove Leaf Press
  • Publish Date: February 2026
  • Dimensions: 8.25 x 8.25 x 0.25 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.66 pounds
  • Page Count: 36
  • Reading Level: Ages 3-8

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