If I Built a House

Written by Chris Van Dusen

Book #2 in the If I Built series

A boy envisions a dream house with wild, imaginative features. What will he create next?

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40 pages· 608 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

Jack returns with a new dream: building the ultimate house. With a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide, his imagination knows no bounds. As Jack's creativity soars, young inventors are inspired to dream big. What fantastical designs will he conjure up? Dive into a world where retro charm meets futuristic flair, and every page invites you to imagine the impossible. Will Jack's dream house become a reality, or will his ideas take an unexpected turn? Discover the magic of limitless creativity in this vibrant, rhyming adventure.

From the publisher

The much-anticipated follow-up to the E. B. White Award-winning picture book If I Built a Car In If I Built a Car, imaginative Jack dreamed up a whimsical fantasy ride that could do just about anything. Now he’s back and ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide. Jack’s limitless creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own fantastical designs. Chris Van Dusen’s vibrant illustrations marry retro appeal with futuristic style as he, once again, gives readers a delightfully rhyming text that absolutely begs to be read aloud.

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