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Book details

  1. Reading age
    1 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    7.85 x 0.4 x 10.3 inches
  6. Publisher
    Zonderkidz
  7. Publication date
    February 2, 2021
  8. ISBN-10
    0310769280
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0310769286
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Book overview

Join lovable Mina Starsiak Hawk from HGTV’s hit show Good Bones as she brings her signature humor and heart to this warm and welcoming story about families of all shapes and sizes. Gather around for this celebration of diversity and acceptance as you are reminded just how wonderful it is to be part of your own unique family.

Strong families, like strong houses, have sturdy foundations built on trust, love, and a whole lot of TLC. And like houses, no two families look exactly alike. After reading Built Together, children will learn:

  • There are countless ways to be a family—including adopted, divorced, single-parent, or blended families
  • About diversity and acceptance of not only your own family, but families that look nothing like yours

Built Together:

  • Is great for readers ages 4-8
  • Features bright, playful illustrations that bring this inspiring story to life
  • Is filled with the vibrant community spirit of Good Bones, with instant appeal to long-time fans and new friends alike
  • Is a great resource for teachers and parents to help teach children the importance of acceptance and family

Drawing on her own stories of starting Two Chicks and a Hammer with her mom, working with her stepfamily, fostering her niece, adopting her rescue dogs, and playing with her son, Mina invites readers young and old to join her in discovering how we are all stronger together. Because, in the end, families are built as well as made.

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Hawk, of HGTV's Good Bones fame, makes her debut with this story--a child's narrative about his sizeable family's origins. Though he lives with only his parents and 'our three goofy dogs,' the blond-haired, blue-eyed boy enjoys the community of grandparents, cousins, stepfamily, and even 'friends who Mom says might as well be family.' Sporting a tool belt and wondering in literal construction terms how the family came about, he lists off various instruments: 'I wonder if Mom and Dad built our family with a monkey wrench and pipes?' Bright, slick illustrations by Bongini (the Fairy Ponies series) depict him helping others with home projects, including tiling a kitchen and painting a house's exterior. (Hawk's fans will note visual nods to her Indianapolis home renovation business, Two Chicks and a Hammer, on the characters' clothing.) Finally consulting his parents on the most appropriate tool for the job, he's told that the true building blocks of family are love, kindness, and community, exemplified by 'celebrating the good stuff together. And by helping each other with the tough stuff.' The bare-bones story doesn't cover new ground, but readers who appreciate the author's TV show will warm to its laudable message of inclusivity and the way that families can be built: one kind, welcoming act at a time. -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Mina Starsiak Hawk is the co-founder and owner of Two Chicks and a Hammer, star of HGTV’s show Good Bones, and a realtor and author. She is a Midwesterner through-and-through. Mina lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Stephen and son, Jack, and their three dogs Frank, Beatrice, and Sophie.



Barbara Bongini was born in Milan. She knew at an early age she wanted to be an artist. She went to an artistic high school and later enrolled in the illustration program at the European Institute of Design. After graduation, she pursued a career in children’s publishing. When not illustrating, Barbara loves spending time with her two children, watching cartoons. She also enjoys going to bookstores and building her own library of illustrated books.

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Meet author Mina Starsiak Hawk, from HGTV’s hit show "Good Bones"

Mina Starsiak Hawk is the co-founder and owner of Two Chicks and a Hammer, star of HGTV’s show Good Bones, and a realtor and author. She is a Midwesterner through-and-through. Mina lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Stephen and son, Jack, and recently had her second child, a baby girl named Charlotte. She also has three dogs—Frank, Beatrice, and Sophie.

Mina says, “This book comes from my heart – I wanted to show that families can come in all forms and look a little different – just like houses – and that’s great. What matters about houses and families is that they both have a strong foundation of trust, kindness, support and love.”

A great resource to help teach children the importance of acceptance and family.

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Customers say the book has a sweet message for little kids and a beautiful storyline. They also mention it's written in true Good Bones fashion.

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Customers find the book's content sweet, loving, and heartwarming. They also say it's a great way for kids to learn diversity and is perfect for adoptive families. Customers also mention that the message is spot on and critical to teach our kids.

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"...So heartwarming! Beautifully illustrated with vibrant colors, the people shown in the pictures are the perfect accompaniment to the story...." Read more

"...of Mina and her show - this book is so cute and has such an important message for kids...." Read more

"...She lovingly shows how families, in all their many forms, are beautiful...." Read more

"...It also helps young readers understand that families don’t all look the same...." Read more

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"Such a cute storyline with great vivid pictures my toddler will love!..." Read more

"...It’s a great story to show the complexities of our families that make us special" Read more

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"...This book really touched my heart. I almost had to wait until March. Just saw that I get it tomorrow. I cannot wait...." Read more

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"...this book because I’m a big fan of Mina and her show - this book is so cute and has such an important message for kids...." Read more

"...The illustrations are very detailed and go great with the text. It’s a great story to show the complexities of our families that make us special" Read more

"...The writing and illustrations are great. Perfect description of a‘family’. Great job!" Read more

"I preordered and received my book today. It is beautifully written and illustrated!..." Read more

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Today's Writing Woman
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
A Family...Built Together with Love and Oh So Much More
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
What a wonderful message to children and adults alike! Families, like houses, are truly all different and no two are alike. For me, it brought back memories of my own childhood, finding out that I was adopted, and then realizing over the years that although I would never be... See more
What a wonderful message to children and adults alike! Families, like houses, are truly all different and no two are alike. For me, it brought back memories of my own childhood, finding out that I was adopted, and then realizing over the years that although I would never be able to have children of my own, my "family" was bigger than I could ever imagine. Years ago someone told me I was destined to have a different kind of family. Mina Starsiak Hawk's book, Built Together, just reminded me of that and quieted the ache that has been in my heart for many years.

I love the fact that Mina's son is telling the story, and leads us to the conclusion that no one ever has to go it alone. So heartwarming! Beautifully illustrated with vibrant colors, the people shown in the pictures are the perfect accompaniment to the story.

This book is a must have for everyone's library. Pick it up again and again when you need to be reminded that families are stronger together when built with love, trust and kindness. Way to go Mina...this book is definitely built to last for generations to come!
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Laura Pfeffer
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Beautiful story of how a family is built..
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
This book is amazing! Not only are the colors vibrant and the pictures beautiful, it tells how a family isn't "built" with just those who are related to you. As an educator in a urban school, I plan to use this book in our All About Me unit when we talk about family because... See more
This book is amazing! Not only are the colors vibrant and the pictures beautiful, it tells how a family isn't "built" with just those who are related to you. As an educator in a urban school, I plan to use this book in our All About Me unit when we talk about family because family is different to every person. Way to go Mina! I cant wait to read this book with my students and nieces and nephew for years to come!
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Brittany
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Cutest kids book!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
I preordered this book because I’m a big fan of Mina and her show - this book is so cute and has such an important message for kids. My kiddos are young but I know that as they get older, they will understand the message a little more!! Such cute pictures & I love how... See more
I preordered this book because I’m a big fan of Mina and her show - this book is so cute and has such an important message for kids. My kiddos are young but I know that as they get older, they will understand the message a little more!! Such cute pictures & I love how little Jack is involved in all areas!
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Brittany Lorenti
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Love it
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
Such a cute storyline with great vivid pictures my toddler will love! We have a big family as well as lots of close friends we call our family and it's so hard to explain why a friend is considered family to our 4 year old. I think this book will help him start to... See more
Such a cute storyline with great vivid pictures my toddler will love! We have a big family as well as lots of close friends we call our family and it's so hard to explain why a friend is considered family to our 4 year old. I think this book will help him start to understand that family isn't just mom, dad, siblings etc. Can't wait to read it to him tonight!
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Chicago Mama
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All families are beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
We love Mina Starsiak-Hawk and have always loved watching her on Good Bones. Her children's book combines two things near and dear to her heart: her family and her business (construction). Told through her son, Jack wonders how a family is built and ponders all the many... See more
We love Mina Starsiak-Hawk and have always loved watching her on Good Bones. Her children's book combines two things near and dear to her heart: her family and her business (construction). Told through her son, Jack wonders how a family is built and ponders all the many tools mom uses at work. She lovingly shows how families, in all their many forms, are beautiful. We loved reading this book as a family and look forward to gifting it to friends with young kids!
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Family built with love and friends
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
Built Together is a fun children's book that fosters inclusivity and promotes the love of family and friends. Just as the author builds houses on her hit HGTV show, families are built one kind choice and new friend at a time. Families aren't just relatives, but friends as... See more
Built Together is a fun children's book that fosters inclusivity and promotes the love of family and friends. Just as the author builds houses on her hit HGTV show, families are built one kind choice and new friend at a time. Families aren't just relatives, but friends as well.
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tim johnson
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Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
Super fun book to read to our grandkids. We really enjoy watching Good Bones and the brand that Mina and family has made. The illustrations are very detailed and go great with the text. It’s a great story to show the complexities of our families that make us special
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Perfect for adoptive families and everyone else!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021
If we ever needed this book it is now! Subject matter is perfectly worded to help guide young readers through the realization that family isn’t just those who share your DNA. It also helps young readers understand that families don’t all look the same. The art work is... See more
If we ever needed this book it is now! Subject matter is perfectly worded to help guide young readers through the realization that family isn’t just those who share your DNA. It also helps young readers understand that families don’t all look the same. The art work is vibrant and fun, with small hints to the authors real life. This is on my highly recommended list and I can’t wait to one day share it with our future adoptive children.
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Amy Abdallah
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Wonderful read for kids
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2021
It is a really get book. It is a great way to explain to kids that not everyone has to be a blood relative to part of their family.

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My Grandson and I Had Tears in Our Eyes
Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2021
My six year old grandson and I read this today. We both had tears in our eyes at the end. Beautiful book!

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Great little book
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2021
We just received our book today. It was easy for my son to read and understand at 7. Great artwork and kept my boys entertained.

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