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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2003
PreS-K Suen and Smith combine a brisk, rhyming text with cartoon illustrations to create a start-to-finish look at how a house is built. The job is done mainly by a smiling couple clad in blue jeans, red shirts, and matching red caps. Starting with "Make a plan," the work progresses at a fast clip through measuring, excavating, pouring concrete, sawing, hammering, painting, plumbing, and even landscaping, ending with a well-earned rest when all is "done at last!" ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2003
Written in concise, catchy verse and illustrated in a retro-cartoon style, this upbeat picture book has a fresh charm and an easy sense of humor. With tools, plans, and cheerful expressions, a man, a woman, and a dog set off to build a house. They tackle each step of the process with hands...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



