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Too Many Visitors For One Little House

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I turned the pages of this delightful book enjoying the wonderful illustrations of the people of El Camino Street. When the new family moved in - a mom, a dad, three kids, and a fish- the neighbors kept an eye out for trouble.... and all was fine, until the visitors arrived.

And with every turn of the page more family arrives much to their neighbors dismay... they label each visitor from the noisy teenagers, to the off her rocker Grandma.... this book really shows how people can judge others before they really even know them.

I think this would be a wonderful read for children to discuss learning to accept others even if they are different from ourselves. Who knows... you just might experience something incredible and new!

With brightly colored illustrations by Veronica Walsh and story by Susan Chodakiewitz, Too Many Visitors For One Little House will surely charm kids.

The story begins with the neighbors of El Camino Street who are comfortable and set in their ways. They don't like pets, kids, big families, noise and disruptions. So when the young family with three kids and a fish move in, the neighbors watch out for trouble. Their worst fears are realized when a large camper pulls up next to the little house and unloads the grandparents with prune juice, aunts and uncles with dirty laundry, teens with music, skateboards, and arms full of clothes.

But with the chaos, the neighbors find that guests also bring laughter, music, good food, and good cheer.

Lighthearted and fun, Too Many Visitors for One Little House is an enjoyable read. It's release is well timed to coincide with visits these upcoming holidays.

Review copy provided by the publicist.

This is a wonderful children's book about how to "make nice" with your friends and neighbors. Nice illustrations and the story is a cute lesson for kids.

The book is about a rowdy family that moves into a quiet neighborhood and has to learn how to get along with neighbors who are not-so-welcoming. This would be a good book for someone who was going to make a move to another house and wanted a nice picture-book to discuss the transition with their kids.

One thing, though. There's a grandpa with a toilet plunger in his hand, which was weird-- assuming he had some giant bowel movement is a strange thing to have to explain to a toddler. But it could be funny, if you approach the subject right. Just a little note of caution.

After a new family moves into the neighborhood, the nosey neighbors begin to gossip about the large amount of company that's arriving. They are not happy with all the commotion it's causing and finally hold a meeting, deciding to take their issue to the city's complaint department. But before they go ahead with their judgemental plans, the family offers them a tray of fresh apple strudel and invites them to join their family reunion.

This delightful book gives parents and teachers an opportunity to talk to children about friendliness, tolerance, and being good neighbors. It is well written and beautifully illustrated.

Today more than ever it is important to get along with your neighbors. This book, Too Many Visitors For One Little House, is about a large family arriving from all parts of the country to spend the summer together in a little house in Beverly Hills. Each member of the family is not only accurately portrayed but beautifully illustrated. There is partying, music, and hugging while a few angry neighbors plot to complain to the authorities about the noise. Things take a pleasant turn when the aroma of Grandma's fresh strudel fill the air and she invites the neighbors to join the fun. Grandpa adds zest to the party by playing his clarinet while everyone is having a wonderful time. An excellent book for children and for parents to read to their children. I was personally invited to a reading of this book by a teacher of first grade whose pupils were so thrilled that they wanted to hear the story again and again. I highly recommend this book for reading enjoyment as well as for the message it conveys: Love Thy Neighbor

When Susan wrote Too Many Visitors for One Little House she hit the ball way out of the park with this one! You have a winner, in my opinion, when you combine family with pets, music and food! Being Greek, I instantly bonded with the El Camino Street family!

The book begins with an introduction of family members who are new to El Camino Street. There's a mom and dad, three kids and a fish. Let's add some teenage cousins, a toddler, Grandma and Grandpa, Aunts and Uncles, a baby, Nanny and a dog!

Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a fun, loving picture book. Being a piano teacher, I was happy to see so many talented family members all playing their instruments together. In my piano studio, I have a special place for this book and I plan on encouraging my students to buy this book and read it because I am passionate about music education and children's literature.

Well, the story goes on and touches upon feeling left out, visiting a family and yes, resolving a conflict with love and hospitality. I must mention that the illustrations hand-drawn with digital color are so sweet, colorful and cleverly done with delightful faces of charming personalities, like real babushka dolls! And I must warn you, most definitely you will join in with your children and grandchildren repeating this rhyme together, similar to "no more monkeys jumping on my bed", to the tune of " Too Many Visitors for One Little House"! I highly recommend this book to you. I love it!

I loved the warmth and fun in this story. The illustrations were bright and inviting. We get to see what goes on in a fun family's home, when some interesting visitors arrive. I'd love to be a part of the happenings during their stay.

This heartwarming story and colorful illustrations will make any reader, young and old, smile. We can all relate to family gatherings and sharing good food and good times together. The smell of the apple strudel and the sound of the dog barking jump of the pages and puts you into the house with all of the relatives and neighbors. My wife who is a kindergarten teacher can't wait to share this story with her class!

As a librarian, this book has all the elements for a good read! The tone is fun and upbeat, the characters varied, and the connection with childrens' busy and hectic lives real. The lively illustrations perfectly complement the "Too many visitors for one little house" refrain, which is a line I expect young children will be repeating as they read or listen to the book. Bravo to the author and illustrator for this whimsical, charming book!

This beautiful picture book tells a delightful tale of grumpy neighbors being won over by too many delightful visitors in one small house. Veronica Walsh's engaging illustrations bring to life the personalities and quirks of each visitor who arrives in this rollicking story about family, fun, and neighborhoods. (I can't decide whether my favorite is the tail-wagging dog or the ever-prepared grandparents!)
-Nancy I. Sanders