Best of
Picture-Books

1944

The Little Stone House


Berta Hader - 1944
    Doe and Mrs. Doe and Dottie and Bobbie wanted a house in the country with lots of rooms, and trees and flowers all around, even a babbling brook. This is the story of how that dream came true. It is a story of hard work as the family decided to build the house themselves - but it is also a story of fun and good times, for it was fun to watch the little house grow. They had to learn as they worked, and you will too. And you'll find out about laying foundations, hoisting rafters, putting on the roof, and all the other stages that are part of building construction. And you'll enjoy the corn roasts in the new fireplace and the big Thanksgiving party when all their friends helped them celebrate in the little stone house in the country. Here is a picture book for boys and girls and for anyone who, like the Does, wanted something enough to work hard for it.

The Golden Almanac


Dorothy Bennett - 1944