I didn't actually like this the first time I read it. I started to appreciate it the second time I read it. The third time I read it, I was like, wow. This is beautiful.

I think it's because, as a children's librarian, the first thing in my mind when I pick up a new picture book is always: "Will this work for story time?"

The second thing in my mind is: "Will this work for a school visit?"

Finally, my mind comes around to: "Do I like this?"

And, yes. I like this very much. ( )

Such peaceful illustrations. ( )

The illustrations are great. Some information in it is intriguing to the kids; however, some pages were confusing. ( )

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This beautifully illustrated book is a powerful and poetic story about a house that was, at one point, only stones and bricks. Children will discover that every piece of the house came from the earth. It’s a thought-provoking and beautiful story.

We especially enjoyed the illustrations including all the little animals pictured all around in nature. This is a very simple read and I appreciated the note to readers at the end which provokes discussion. 4****

Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool – 3
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (February 28, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1481442848
ISBN-13: 978-1481442848 ( )

How a house is built, and what it is built from ... ( )