
Book #1 in the Mr. Pine series
One man seeks to stand out among fifty identical houses.
On Vine Street, Mr. Pine faces a peculiar problem: his house is one of fifty identical white homes. Determined to make his home unique, he embarks on a colorful adventure with brushes, ladders, and a splash of purple paint. Will his creative solution bring the distinction he craves, or lead to unexpected chaos? Join Mr. Pine, his dog, and his cat in this delightful tale of individuality and imagination.
Mr. Pine lived on Vine Street in a little white house. “A white house is fine,” said Mr. Pine, “but there are FIFTY white houses all in a line on Vine Street. How can I tell which house is mine?” Mr. Pine had a big problem. But he solved that problem in his own special way. Mr. Pine’s Purple House, first published in 1965, has been a favorite children’s book for generations and fifty years later the intrepid Mr. Pine is still entertaining girls and boys. Come meet Mr. Pine, his dog and his cat, and read the hilarious antics with his brushes and ladders, and lots of purple paint! 50th Anniversary Edition.
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