Product Description

"A brisk, even headlong rhyme plunges us into a swirling cluster of images . . . an overwhelming profusion of examples of houses. It is an astonishing book, one of the best of the year."--The New York Times. Full color.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #808640 in Books
• Published on: 1982-07-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Review
It is an astonishing book, one of the best of the year. -- New York Times

Review
It is an astonishing book, one of the best of the year. (New York Times)

About the Author
Mary Ann Hoberman lives in Greenwich, Connecticut. Betty Fraser lives in New York City.

Customer Reviews

This is one of the best children's books my kids have had
My oldest child is now almost 15 and I have had this book on hand for the last 12 years. I also have 2 other children. All 3 of my children have loved this book. I have read it over and over and over again over the last 12 years. The children especially liked creating their own house is a house situations. The kids would go on and on and on for ages. I have held onto this book and read to my nieces and nephew over the years. Hopefully the book will last until I have grandchildren to read it to. I myself have thoroughly enjoyed the book time and time again.

House is a House for Me
I have only been a first grade teacher for two years now, and am just starting to build up my own children's literature collection. House is a House for Me is without a question one of my favorites. The children loved it so much when I read this book of rhyme, not a peep was made on the rug. When I was finished reading the book, the children wanted to create their own class version entitled House is a House for Me 2! If you are a teacher or a parent, this is a small investment, but one that you and your children will treasure for years to come.

Wonderful out loud reading, great drawings
I read this book to my daughter fifty times or more. It is a wonderful piece of poetry to recite; rhythmic and fun. The pictures are very detailed, with lots for a child to discover and ask questions about. Every page has an intricate drawing with many different recognizable details. I found it to be a good jumping off point for many varied discussions when my daughter was a tot. I send it to my friends who are having their first baby....