This House Is Made of Mud/Esta Casa Esta...

by Ken Buchanan

Book Overview

Chosen by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano as a gift to every first grader in the state, this story describes the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and a family whose lives are intertwined with the environment and the home they make from adobe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873585801
• ISBN13: 9780873585804
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Cooper Square Pub
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.9" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Read!

This is a beautiful children's book. The illustrations are beautiful to go along with the story. It is to be shared with all! Enjoy!

Exquisite Book

This book is lyrical and delicious. The watercolors are vibrant and gorgeous. This is a must buy, along with two other books, Drum, Chavi, Drum! by Cuban author, Mayra L. Dole, and Trinos Choice, by Chicano author, Diane Gonzales Bertrand.

Every 1st grader in AZ will be given this book

The Governor, Janet Napolitano, arranged a deal with private industry in order to give a copy of this book to every 1st grader in AZ public schools. This should speak for itself about the quality of the book.

nice watercolors - unusual viewpoint

This book talks about the world view of an American Indian child - talking about their house, their yard, their pets, their world. The watercolors are colorful and light. The book is beautifully printed and is a precious item to own. For parents interested in introducing their children to various points of view this is perfect.