The House in the Meadow by Shutta Crum, illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye 2003
This informational book about building a house from the ground up also includes great practice in counting. A newly married couple oversees the construction of their first home as the seasons change. The text echoes the classic counting rhyme “Over in the Meadow” by Wadsworth. The important job that each worker performs is included in the clever text. Billin-Frye uses colorful collage that has a three-dimensional feel.
“Over in the meadow, by the house, in the sun, waved the wife and the husband and their new little one. “Home!” Said the couple. “You’re home,” said everyone. Then they lived in the meadow, in their house that was done!"
Appropriate for ages 3-8
2 comments:
Jenni,
Thanks so much! That's just wonderful that you enjoyed the book. Thanks for including it on your blog.
Paige
Hey, Thanks, Jenni!!! I love it when I get to see what others think about my
writing. And that book, though one of my first ones, is a favorite.
Thank you for letting me know! I also love it that the illustrator included
folks of all ages and races.
My latest book, THUNDER-BOOMER! (Illustrated by Carol Thompson.) has gotten
four starred reviews and was just listed in School Library Journal as one of
the best books of the year. WooHoo!!!!
Happy holiday season to you and yours,
Shutta
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