Makeda Makes a Mountain

The third title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old "maker" and problem solver who loves to create.

Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out.

Makeda and her family are cleaning the house for a party! They make a huge pile of items they don't use anymore, and soon it's time to take them away. But Makeda is not ready to throw anything out. Can she find new ways to use her old things?

This Level 2 I Can Read! book features an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.

What happens when one person's trash becomes a whole neighborhood's treasure?

• STEAM-Powered Creativity: Meet Makeda, a girl who sees marvelous possibilities everywhere and isn't afraid to turn old socks into new puppets.
• Creative Problem Solving: When her family wants to throw things out, Makeda finds clever new uses for everything, from a cracked teapot to a torn sweater.
• A Fun Family Story: Join Makeda, her family, and her friends as a simple house cleaning project becomes a giant, joyful party.
• Beginning Reader Friendly: As a Level 2 I Can Read! book, it uses longer sentences and simple language play to help build reading confidence.