Saw at the Carle

With collage art similar to Micha Archer's style, The One Day House tells the story of a neighborhood community, spearheaded by young Wilson, that comes together to make improvements to Gigi's home.

See also: Daniel's Good Day ( )

The story of a young boy's concern for an elderly neighbor, and the feelings she has for him.

Wilson has big ideas. He wants to fix up his Grandmother Gigi's house. As he goes about his days he mentions all the things that need fixing to everyone in his community. And his community listens to him. Diaz intersperses Wilson's childish drawings of his house and neighborhood to emphasize his role in what happens. ( )

This is a delightful book about a boy that wants to fix things at his grandma's house. He tells her what he is going to do. He says "one day ...", and "ONE DAY ...". They have a loving relationship, and she tells her grandson that all she needs is HIM. All of those (fancy) things would be nice, but she is happy just the way they are. One day he sees a number for people that help. At the end of the story, all these different people are working inside and outside his grandma's house. The boy feels happy and proud, and so does grandma. This book is about community, caring and helping others. I would definitely share this book with my students! ( )

Wilson loves to visit his grandma, but he sees that her house needs repairs. He tell his grandma and neighbors ,that one day he will fix everything that needs to be done. But grandma always replies the all she need is Wilson. One day the entire neighborhood shows up with tools and materials to fix Wilsons grandma's house.