The Fix-It Man: An Inspiring Picture Book About Engineering and Creative Inventions for Kids (Ages 4-8)

Meet Joshua James, the fix-it man. If he can’t fix it, no one can!

When a stinky problem arises, Joshua James takes matters into his own hands with a little help from his younger sister, Sophie.

This playful read-aloud story with catchy text and imaginative illustrations is sure to inspire young inventors everywhere.

Susan Hood is the award-winning author of many books for young readers, including Alias Anna, Lifeboat 12, Ada’s Violin, Brothers in Arms, The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics, Shaking Things Up, and Titan and the Wild Boars. She is the recipient of an E. B. White Read-Aloud Picture Book Honor, the Christopher Award, the Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, the Golden Kite Award, and the Bank Street Flora Stieglitz Straus Award, given annually for “a distinguished work of nonfiction.” Visit her at susanhoodbooks.com.

Arree Chung is a maker, which means he breaks a lot of things before putting them back together again. He is also the author and illustrator of the Ninja! series. When Arree isn’t breaking things or making up stories, you can find him riding his bike or playing basketball in the Bay Area of San Francisco. Visit him online at www.arree.com.