Linda Ashman is the author of more than 40 picture books and the creator of The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books. Her books have been included on the “best of the year” lists of The New York Times, Parenting and Child magazines, the New York Public Library, Bank Street College of Education, and the International Reading Association.
Nancy Carpenter is the celebrated illustrator of more than 40 books for children. Her unique multimedia approach to illustration has garnered numerous honors, including two Christopher Awards and the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award.
Perfect for fans of construction vehicles and visually engaging books on how things work, this rhyming picture book shows how a construction crew leader and her team build homes from the ground up. This delightful companion to Fire Chief Fran will inspire kids ages 4-8 to work together and build their own masterpieces.
“Whatever the problem,” she says to her crew.
“We’ll figure it out—we always do!”
If a family needs a dream home, Home Builder Hazel is ready to help! Featuring a strong female role model, her lively crew, and an active construction site, this read-aloud is a dynamic introduction to the daily life of a construction worker. Join Home Builder Hazel and her team as they work to build a new home from the ground up.
Linda Ashman's irresistible rhyming text and Nancy Carpenter's gorgeous illustrations celebrate the teamwork and dedication of the construction workers who build our communities. The book concludes with an author’s note filled with interesting information about construction crews, their equipment, and more.
"Ashman’s rhymes are snappy and economical, just right for a tale centered on people who prize efficiency. Carpenter’s mixed-media art clearly documents Hazel’s workers’ individual tasks without skimping on their humanity: Facial expressions reveal feelings like anxiety over a tilting scaffold and pain from a banged-up thumb. Together with Fire Chief Fran, this book is the logical place for readers to turn after they’ve outgrown the Big Jobs, Bold Women series and before they’re ready to wield hammers of their own. This solid introduction to the wonderful world of construction work should also speak to young truck and fix-it obsessives."--Kirkus Reviews
"This companion book to Fire Chief Fran (2022) offers lively, colorful illustrations and bouncy, informative text that describes the many steps involved in building a house... This upbeat, appealing book is perfect for kids who are fascinated by construction projects."--Booklist