FICTION

How Does My Home Work?

by Chris BUTTERWORTH
How Does My Home Work? illus. by Lucia Gaggiotti. 32p. index. Candlewick. Jan. 2018. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9780763695941.
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K-Gr 3—Butterworth packs a great deal of information into an inviting format. The text and illustrations connect everyday activities to the infrastructure that makes them possible (how electricity is directed to homes to power appliances and gadgets). Every page is full of fascinating details and charts that depict the processes. Children will enjoy identifying the machines and gizmos at the front and back of the book. The cartoonish characters include a variety of ages and ethnic backgrounds, especially in the more domestic scenes. However, those depicted in the workforce are nearly all male. The authors include a page of tips for saving energy and a few sidebars focused on renewable alternatives. Overall, this work presents a great way to assist little ones in understanding the larger world.
VERDICT A recommended purchase for individual sharing that is also a great opener for group lessons on everyday technology.
Reviewed by Theresa Muraski, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Library , Nov 01, 2017

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