This House is Made of Mud/Está
casa está hecha de lodo
Book Review:
A family of a mother, father, brothers, and sisters built a house
in the Sonoran Desert. This house is made of the same things as the
Earth. This house is round which has the same shape as the sun and the
moon. The yard is also round to match the shape of the house. Mountains
surround this house. This house is surrounded by all the animals and
the plants that live in the desert. This family shares their house with
all the animals that live in the desert. All the animals have a name,
and they are a part of this family. They also have animals that live
in the house; there is a dog, cat, bird, and a snake. The family is
so happy to be able to share their house with all their friends. This
house is the place they call home, and this place is filled with love.
After Ken Buchanan wrote this book, he and his family built a house
in the desert--a home which they enjoyed sharing with all the creatures
of the desert. The illustrations by Libba Tracy are painted in soft
watercolors that capture the tone of the desert. The English hardcover
version of this book is no longer available. An English/Spanish edition
is available. This book is in its sixth printing.
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