Building a House (Library Binding)

by Byron Barton (Author, Illustrator) "On a green hill..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
"You could almost do it yourself--by carefully noting the steps depicted in each bright, brisk, clearly delineated picture....With independently interesting pictures and a definite, sunny personality, a very fine piece of work indeed."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author
Byron Barton is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs; The Three Bears: The Little Red Hen; Machines at Work; I Want to Be an Astronaut; and a series of board books: Big Machines, Dinosaurs, Tools, and Zoo Animals. He is also the illustrator of The Little Factory, written by Sarah Weeks. He lives in Sarasota, FL.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books (April 1, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688842917
• ISBN-13: 978-0688842918
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,059,526 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for young children, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

Simple factual text and brightly colored pictures in clear black outlines all combine to make this a book that should be fascinating to toddlers.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Building a house 101 for preschoolers, November 7, 2001

By	Diane "babiesforme" (Glen Allen, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building a House (Mulberry Books) (Paperback)

Byron Barton gets another A+ in my book for clear, simple pictures and text. This book is geared for the toddler/preschooler crowd with its primary colors and constuction basics. It would be a great book for anyone in the process of building a house or watching houses being built in their neighborhood.

My 2 year old sons are really starting to associate the similarities between this book and some of the construction sites we visit. While Barton's pictures are simple, there is enough detail to expand beyond the written text. For example, on the page with words "They put up walls.", we are able to find the windows, the floor and foundation. On the page with the plumber, they like to point out the future shower, toilet, and sink. (And of course, being 2, they like to expand on the functions of the staples of every bathroom!)

Our only complaint is that the finished house needs a little decorator's touch. After all, it is totally green and red with no landscaping whatsoever! Even my guys noticed there are no trees. But overall a great book for all our future builders.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Building a House, April 6, 2003

By	Browyn Brough "excitedteacher" (vegas area, rural) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building a House (Mulberry Books) (Paperback)

I have no complaints about the book itself. The colors are vibrant and it is fun. However, there isn't enough text. When I bought this I at least exspected a paragraph every page or so. This is a picture book with a few words. I would not have purchased it for my children (Middle Elementary age) had I know that one fact. Great for preschool aged children. Stacey