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A picture book for families building a home, with illustrations by Twinkle Tots illustrators Liz and Kate Pope
In rhyming text by Megan Saben, two eager children watch step-by-step as their new home is built over the course of a year. With an adorable puppy to find on each page and a collection of boards, pipes, and wires, New House, New Home is the perfect gift for aspiring builders.
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Release date
January 21, 2025 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9798893960419
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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October 28, 2024
From foundation pouring to appliance installation, two children observe the process of their new home being built in Saben’s architecture-centered story. “Let’s build our house!” begins loose rhymes that go on to describe the ventilation, electrical, and plumbing work that ensues (“The stairs climb up,/ the drain lets down./ Watch out—debris and dust around!”). As the kids bide their time, their play lightly echoes varied aspects of construction: they chase papers blown by a fan as air ducts get tweaked, and assemble a puzzle while windows are inserted. The Popes’ simplistic collage-style renderings present home-building as cheerfully chaotic. When at last it’s time to move in, a closing line observes a child simultaneously celebrating a birthday, underscoring the idea that home is a gift. The protagonists are portrayed with pale skin. Closing activities encourage interaction and reflection. Ages 3–5.
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