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  • Published: 15 August 2017
  • ISBN: 9781580897099
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $40.00

The One Day House





An empathetic boy organizes his neighbors to rehabilitate his elderly friend's home in this heartfelt picture book.

Wilson dreams of all the ways he can help improve his friend Gigi’s house so that she’ll be warm, comfortable, and happy.

One day, friends and neighbors from all over come to help make Wilson's plans come true. Everyone volunteers to pitch in to make Gigi's house safe, clean, and pretty.

Inspired by a friend’s volunteerism, author Julia Durango tells a story of community and togetherness, showing that by helping others we help ourselves. Further information about Labor of Love, United Way, and Habitat for Humanity is included at the end of the book.

  • Published: 15 August 2017
  • ISBN: 9781580897099
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $40.00

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Praise for The One Day House

Praise for Under the Mambo Moon (Durango)

  • "A vivid mingling of poetry, narrative, and art."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
  • "Poetry, music, and dance come together with visually stimulating art and an authentic presentation of diversity in Latin American cultures to make this small book stand large."--Booklist, starred review

  • Praise for Yum! Yuck! A Book of People Sounds (Durango, co-authored with Linda Sue Park)
  • ALA Notable Children's Books
  • Bank Street College of Education's Best Books of the Year
  • Bookbuilders of Boston New England Book Show Winner
  • CCBC Choices
  • Nick Jr.'s Best Books of the Year
  • Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts (NCTE)