Building Our House

"Children ages 3-10 who already like tools and diggers aren't the only ones who will respond to the warmth and optimism in these clear, detailed, gently color-washed pages." --The Wall Street Journal

"Shot through with pioneer spirit . . . Bean's terrific illustrations show a loving family, living in a mobile home as they gather lumber and pour concrete . . . Children will enjoy the comforting solidity of shoring up foundations and sawing strong boards." --The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice)

"* Raise the roof for this picture book. It's something special." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"* Lovingly told, this captivating tale will help satisfy a child's curiosity of what it takes to create a building from scratch." --School Library Journal, starred review

"* Bean creates an engaging story as well as a glimpse into a warm family setting." --The Horn Book, starred review

"A warm look at the nuts and bolts of building a house and turning it into a home." --Publishers Weekly

"Wonderfully detailed, often humorous." --BCCB

"What's heartwarming throughout is the depiction of a tight-knit family ('My family makes up a strong crew of four')." --Booklist