Builder Brothers: Better Together: A Picture Book About Twin Brothers, Competition, and Teamwork for Kids

Builder Brothers #2

by Jonathan Scott, Drew Scott, Kim Smith (Illustrations)

Drew and Jonathan Scott , New York Times  bestselling authors and hosts of the Emmy-nominated hit HGTV show  Property Brothers , prove that everything is better when you work together, in their second picture book full of imagination, humor, and elbow grease.

In the second picture book by the authors of the New York Times bestseller Builder Brothers: Big Plans, young Drew and Jonathan do everything together, whether they’re building birdhouses or dreaming up big plans for their future. They’re not just twins; they’re best friends. So when their town sponsors a soapbox derby race, Drew and Jonathan are first in line to enter. 

But when the rubber hits the road and the brothers just can’t agree on how to build the best car, they wind up competing against each other! Can one of them win without the other?

This hilarious and heartwarming story from television’s favorite twins comes complete with a do-it-yourself project to build an original miniature race car!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Stem

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 10, 2019

About the author

Jonathan was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada with his identical twin brother Drew Scott, and older brother J.D. Scott. His passion for entertaining started at the young age of 7 when he began performing in small theatre productions and on weekends as an apprentice clown. His acting eventually segued from the stage to screen and his clowning evolved to performing as a magician. He continued to hone his skills over the next decade or so, winning many awards and accolades. In 2005, Jonathan started getting more heavily involved in producing and promoting independent film & television. With his brother Drew, Jonathan founded Scott Brothers Entertainment and they began producing many of their own projects, which have now toured and gained numerous nods all over the festival circuit. Today Jonathan co-hosts the real estate show Property Brothers (2011) and oversees the operation and expansion of Scott Brothers Entertainment.

Reviews

[Jennifer Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book with a little lesson. The illustrations were well done and the story of the brothers learning that it's better to work together was clear. Nice for young kids.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

An okay story about cooperation and teamwork. I liked that they don't win the race. For HGTV fans ages 4-7.

[Engel Dreizehn · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was cute even if you don't know the personalities involved.

[Kristina Mandeville · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, I'm rating a children's book. Yes, I did so in order to get closer to finishing 50 books this year. Yes, I gave it 5 stars because I love the Property Brothers. No, I don't have any shame about it.

This was really cute. It certainly isn't my place to give any sort of detailed review since I'm pretty far removed from the intended demographic. I just know that I love Jonathan and Drew Scott and that my brother waited in line for over an hour to get them to sign this and their autobiography for me, so you know damn well I had to read it. The illustrations were adorable and there was great diversity in the cast of side characters. I do wish that Jonathan was the one with the better boxcar since he's my favorite of the two, but that's just me being petty

[Melissa Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are simply not enough good books about twins, but this is a winner. The combination of identical twin boys who love to build and tinker, while learning about the importance of teamwork was a big hit around here. And the fact that Jonathan and Drew are "real" people adds to the appeal. This is the second book by and about these two tinkerers and I hope more are to come.

[Pam · Rating 2 out of 5]

The brothers are back in their second picture book. This time they argue about how to build the car for the derby. Each builds their own and neither works as well. During the race, they pair up and come in second. The message of working together comes through clearly.

[Sheron · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that the book was perfect. Drew and Jonathan realized in the end that even though they had different ideas sometimes compromising is a better idea than trying to go it alone since they are "better together".

[Allie Outhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book on brothers.

[feux d'artifice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cuuuute, I feel like this would make a good gift for my nephews

[Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I liked that he hopped in the back of his brother’s car. My favorite part was teamwork makes the dream work! 🏎️” - Lucas

[Leo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful addition shared from the duo highly known for their Property Brothers TV show! "Better together" focuses on a certain childhood experience that the two embark upon as the pair of brothers enter a soap box derby race that challenges their ability to work together. This beautiful picture book details their journey and learning experiences.