Brick is amazed by tall buildings, and sets off to find her place in the world. Castles, churches, mosques, temples, walls, apartments, houses...she admires them all, but none seem quite right for her. So, "she became part of a wide and lovely path" to help others find their way in the world.

In inventive story that weaves in many famous architectural landmarks, such as Malbork Castle in Poland, The Ark in Uzbekistan, the Great Wall of China, and Levittown, Long Island (there is a black-and-white photo and short paragraph about each of these, and the others included in the story).

A unique journey. ( )

Childrens literature for adults, with high quality illustrations. ( )

A cute book about a brick journeying to find its place in the world. The story throws in a little history and architecture appreciation from around the world. There’s even a little section in the back of the book with photographs and briefs about each of locations Brick visited.

My only criticism is that the book was too monochromatic for my personal aesthetic, but everything else was wonderfully sweet. ( )