First published 2000
Young builders gather materials as legendary musician Woody Guthrie designs their project. He calls for rocks while others bring bricks. Together they construct and repair a dwelling filled with bright colors and playful humor. The house becomes a place of wild fun where anything can happen. Guthrie serves as the chief planner while graphic artist Vladimir Radunsky and his young companions handle the actual building work. Their creation turns into something special, a structure where imagination runs free. Children who love making things from whatever they can find will recognize the joy of building something new. The story celebrates the satisfaction that comes from working together and creating with your hands. Sheet music appears on the jacket's back cover, and readers can learn more about Guthrie's life and work online.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, picture-books
Vibes: playful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Period: 20th-century
24 pages · Hardcover · Candlewick