WellRead August Kids' Selection: Ned Needs to Build by Rhonda Ooi

Sometimes we have so many ideas, we just have to do something to get them all out of our brain! This month, we’re introducing you to someone who feels the same. 

Ned needs to build. His brain is full of cities and he loves to build those cities out of blocks in his dining room. But his brother thinks a little differently about what should be built out of those blocks. They might just have to work together to see the world from each other’s point of view. 

We hope you enjoy this story about building and finding balance. 

Happy reading, 

The WellRead Team x 

Extra things to think about and do: 

• Do you like to build things?
  

• How do you think Ned feels when Sam interrupts his plan for his city?
  

• Do you like to create art like Sam?
  

• Can you think of any beautiful sculptures or other art in your local community?
  

• Why do you think it’s important to have both beautiful art and useful structures in our cities?
  

• Can you find: 

• Mum enjoying a book while Ned and Sam build. 

• Sam trying to recreate the sculpture he saw in the park. 

• Sail boats and cargo ships floating on the blue ‘ocean’ rug.