About This Book
Reach for this book when your family is preparing for a move, embarking on a home renovation, or when your child shows a growing interest in how things are built. This charming historical story follows young Emily as her family selects and constructs a 'kit house' from a catalog in 1928. It is an excellent tool for teaching children about the rewards of long-term projects and the importance of collaborative effort. The narrative emphasizes patience and family unity through its unique scrapbook-style presentation. While it serves as a wonderful introduction to American history and engineering for children aged 5 to 9, its true heart lies in the emotional satisfaction of seeing a big dream slowly take shape through hard work. Parents will appreciate how it frames a major life change as an exciting, inclusive adventure for the whole family.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and realistic. There are no major traumas or sensitive issues; the focus remains entirely on the logistical and emotional process of building a home and a life together.
Ideal Reader
An elementary student who loves 'How It Works' videos or construction sites, or a child feeling anxious about a move who needs to see that building a new home is a shared, creative process.
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