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Drawing on childhood memories from his own family's house construction (see author's note), Bean creates an engaging story as well as a glimpse into a warm family setting. A little girl narrates, and her childlike voice provides an immediacy that removes any hint of nostalgia. She relates her contributions not as they are but as she perceives them in all their exaggerated glory; illustrations tell a different tale. For example, when she observes that "bad weather slows our work ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Bean draws on childhood memories to demonstrate the process of one family building its own house. A little girl narrates the enga...Log In or Sign Up to Read More