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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
The One Day House
By Julia Durango, Bianca Diaz (Illustrator)
A community unites to transform a friend's home, discovering the power of togetherness.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 688 ratings
32 pages· 331 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Wilson envisions a better home for his friend Gigi, dreaming of warmth and comfort. When neighbors rally to bring his plans to life, they embark on a journey of transformation. As they work together to make Gigi's house safe and beautiful, they uncover the true spirit of community. Can their collective effort create more than just a home? This heartwarming tale explores how helping others enriches our own lives, inviting readers to witness the magic of unity and volunteerism.
From the publisher
Wilson dreams of all the ways he can help improve his friend Gigi’s house so that she’ll be warm, comfortable, and happy.
One day, friends and neighbors from all over come to help make Wilson’s plans come true. Everyone volunteers to pitch in to make Gigi’s house safe, clean, and pretty.
Inspired by a friend’s volunteerism, author Julia Durango tells a story of community and togetherness, showing that by helping others we help ourselves. Further information about Labor of Love, United Way, and Habitat for Humanity is included at the end of the book.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 331
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD470L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 190579
Publication
- Published
- August 15, 2017
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781580897099
- LCCN
- 2015026863
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