The One Day House
  • Published: 4 February 2020
  • ISBN: 9781623541347
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

The One Day House

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7 Apr 2020
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15 Aug 2017
Paperback
4 Feb 2020
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15 Aug 2017
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A boy organizes the diverse neighbors in his community to volunteer to renovate his elderly friend's home.

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: 4 February 2020
  • ISBN: 9781623541347
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99
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Praise for The One Day House

Praise for The One Day House

  • 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor Award
  • 2018 Cooperative Children's Book Center choice, Picture Books for School-Age Children
  • "A celebration of the power of community."--Horn Book Magazine
  • "A labor of love honoring labors of love."--Kirkus Reviews
  • "A useful and appealing story that provides a great sense of community. An inspirational choice to read aloud or one-on-one"--School Library Journal
  • "A wonderful launching pad to start children on a trajectory of altruism."--Bookpage

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  • 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)