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Starred Review on August 1, 2015 | Preschool
PreS-Gr 1—In his second semi-autobiographical picture book, Bean introduces young audiences to one family's homeschooling experience. The well-paced narrative draws clear connections between the details of a traditional school environment—with a teacher, a cafeteria, and classrooms—and a homeschool setting—Mom and Dad are the teachers, the kitchen becomes the lunch room, and the house, the yard, the nearby pond, and the garage are all used as classrooms. In Bean's depiction of homeschooling, every moment of the day becomes a chance to learn, from outdoor art clas...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
The boy from <i>Building Our House</i> welcomes readers back into his home--and school. Our narrator--the author/illustrator's stand-in--gives a whirlwind tou...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
