The Horn Book Guide

PRESCHOOL

Bajaj, Varsha

The Home Builders

32 pp. | Penguin/Paulsen | February, 2019 | Trade ISBN 978-0-399-16685-3 $17.99

(2) PS Illustrated by Simona Mulazzani. This picture book invites children to observe nature as a variety of creatures busily create homes to live in with their babies. Bajaj's text is simple, specific, and active, reflecting the hard work of each type of creature to stay alive. Mulazzani's mixed-media illustrations use soft colors and have a generally cozy feel, yet they're clear and precise enough that viewers can spot even the smallest insects.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2019