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When the year 1927 rolls around, child protagonist Emily decides that her family needs more room and orders a prefabricated house from a mail‑order catalogue. The book follows the excitement of the delivery and the hands‑on assembly, giving young readers a clear picture of how a modular home can come together. Written as a charming picture book, it blends practical details with a gentle narrative of a growing family and the joy of building something new.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Rosemary Wells
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