HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope this finds everyone healthy, safe, and looking forward to a new year with hope and anticipation of better things to come.
One good thing that recently came to me is a great new picture book by Kristin Wauson titled MR. THATCHER’S HOUSE (Sleeping Bear Press 2022)
A delightful cover for an equally delightful story. Here’s my review:
Mr. Thatcher – a rabbit – works hard to build a perfect house. He saws, hammers nails, adding rooms until the house gets bigger. And bigger. But Mr. Thatcher can’t stop building until the house is perfect. It isn’t until neighbors come knocking on his door, looking for a place to live, that Thatcher finally realizes what it takes to make the perfect home. An endearing lesson in kindness, loving one’s neighbors, and what really makes a house a home. Young readers will enjoy meeting favorite characters from popular stories gathered together in this lively and charming debut.
I am giving away a copy of this gem to one winner chosen at random. Just leave a comment at the end of the post if you are interested. Let me know if you are sharing the post on social media and I will give you a second chance to win. The winner will be announced on this blog later this month.
Darlene Beck-Jacobson 
Lovely. Beautiful cover, also!
The illustrations are wonderful! Always great to hear from you Colleen. Happy new Year.
Home is truly where the heart is -can’t wait to read this lovely book!
You’re welcome. Good luck!
Oh, I love the sound of this! What makes a home perfect! Thanks for sharing, Darlene. I shared on Twitter. 🙂
You’re welcome Angie. Good luck.
I love picture books as much as I love MG novels. This sounds like an interesting PB. It reminds me of a manuscript I wrote. Happy New Year! I’ve shared on Twitter.
Thanks for sharing the post Janet. Good luck!