{"product_id":"building-a-dream-how-the-boys-of-koh-panyee-became-champions-spectacular-steam-for-curious-readers-sscr","title":"Building a Dream: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions (Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers (SSCR))","description":"A Thai soccer team creates their own place to play ― a floating field ― in this unforgettable tale of persistence and problem-solving. Based on a true story.\n\nIn Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay, atop a network of stilts, floats the village of Koh Panyee―where a group of boys loved soccer but had nowhere to practice. Where could they find space to dribble, juggle, shoot, and score? The boys looked out at the water and started gathering tools.\nEven while their neighbors laughed, they sawed wood, hammered nails, and tied barrels together. The team worked for weeks to build Koh Panyee’s first floating field―a place to practice, and a place to transform their community.\nWith engaging soccer scenes and atmospheric images of southern Thailand, this inspiring book from author Darshana Khiani and illustrator Dow Phumiruk follows a group of boys who became a team long before they had jerseys or even a field. Plank by plank, they built their dream. Author’s and illustrator’s notes offer additional background.\nPart of Eerdmans’ Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series.\nAwards\nThe Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) Show Me Award Final Nominee (2025-2026)\nDiamond State Reading Association (DSRA) Delaware Diamonds Award Grades K-2 (2024-2025)\nChildren’s Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year List - Family\/School\/Community \u0026amp; Outstanding Merit\nChildren’s Book Council (CBC) Children's Favorites List 3rd-5th Grade\nChildren’s Book Council (CBC) Teacher Favorites List\nNational Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC) Best STEM Books Award List\nColorado Humanities Colorado Book Award in Children's Literature Finalist\nMissouri Association of School Librarians Dogwood Readers Award in Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Finalist\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0802855474\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0802855474.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Phumiruk, Dow|Khiani, Darshana\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41505552465978,"sku":"DBV.0802855474.G","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0802855474-0.jpg?v=1783189685","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/building-a-dream-how-the-boys-of-koh-panyee-became-champions-spectacular-steam-for-curious-readers-sscr","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}