Module 7: Picture Book 12

A.   Author	J. Patrick Lewis
B.    Title	The House
C.    Illustrator	Roberto Innocenti
D.   Readability Score	n/a
E.    Genre	Poetry
F.    Subgenre	First person narrative
G.   Theme	Change
H.   Primary and Secondary Characters	Primary: House Secondary: People that have come and gone from the house.
I.      Awards/Date of Publication	Published: July 15, 1991
J.     Publishing Company	Creative Editions
K.   ISBN Number	978-1568462011
L.    Summary	The House, built in 1656 out of stone and wood, and tells about the many families and events that have occurred within and around its walls.  The story begins with its walls collapsing and children finding it and using it for play.  Then over the years it is rebuilt and many happy and sad occasions take place.  Eventually the walls again deteriorate and the house is left empty.  Many years pass when a new family see potential in the land upon which the house stands.  The house is pushed away and a new home stands.  The book is written in poetry as the house talking about its experiences.
M.  Picture of Book Cover
N.   Usage with students	This book could be used to explain change and history.