Building our house by Jonathan Bean. 2013. 48 p. New York, NY:
Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. 9780374380236.
Annotation: A family moves to the country for a more
simple life and builds a house by hand, piece by piece. As the house grows, so
does the love of the family.
Reaction: The first half of the
story is over-detailed in the steps taken by the family to build the home. The
second half of the story, after the extended family and friends help frame the
house, becomes warm and well-paced, using a balance of illustrations and
contained prose to focus on the love and determination of the family. The
simplicity of the artwork is somewhat misleading—this is a very detailed book
on what it takes to build your own house.
Primary early literacy skill enhanced: Vocabulary.
Bean uses construction terms throughout the book, and describes processes, such
as laying and pouring the foundation, in accessible language for children.
Narrative skills are also emphasized as children anticipate the next steps in
building the home.
Recommended ages: Ages 3 and up.
Format: Picture Book. Also
available in Kindle
Edition, Audio
Edition, and Nook
Book
Themes: Construction, Family, Rural Life, Children
and Parents Working Together
Author website/additional
titles: Click here.
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