Young children are natural engineers—curious, imaginative, and eager to solve problems. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how picture books can be powerful springboards for introducing the engineering design process while supporting literacy, the 4 C’s (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication), and social-emotional learning. By the end of the session, educators will leave with ready-to-use picture book pairings, hands-on engineering challenges, and practical routines they can bring back to their classrooms to support joyful, integrated learning where children build not only structures—but confidence, collaboration skills, and emotional resilience.