Chase Ellis Learns to Build

Crafting with Wood and Tools, Confidence Through Hands-On Work Ages 9-12

De: Linda Herbst

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Chase Ellis Learns to Build is a thoughtful middle-grade story for children ages 9–12 that celebrates patience, skill-building, and quiet confidence. He learns to craft with wood and tools, building confidence through hands-on work.

When Chase spends Saturdays in the garage with his grandfather, a master craftsman who believes in careful work and steady teaching, he learns how to build a simple shelf. Along the way, Chase discovers that real learning doesn’t happen all at once. It happens through measuring twice, fixing small mistakes, asking for help, and taking pride in work that lasts.

This book gently encourages:

• Confidence through hands-on learning

• Patience and problem-solving

• Mentorship across generations

• Pride in effort, not perfection

Perfect for families who value craftsmanship, curiosity, and time spent learning together, Chase Ellis Learns to Build speaks directly to children while quietly inviting parents and grandparents to pass along what they know.

Because learning to do things well is a lifelong skill.

• A thoughtful middle-grade story about learning practical skills, patience, and responsibility

• Encourages confidence through hands-on learning, not perfection

• Highlights the importance of mentorship between grandparents, parents, and children

• A calm, character-driven book for readers who enjoy realistic fiction and quiet growth

• Ideal for children interested in building, woodworking, problem-solving, and learning by doing

• Supports social-emotional learning, including persistence, attention, and self-trust

• A meaningful read-aloud or independent read for families who value craft, care, and character