Homeplace

This book is a story of one family's experience in one home from older generations to the present. It begins with the 4 great grandparents and gives a young reader an idea of what each family did and continues forward with each generation to the child. It's a great book for explaining family relationships to young readers. While I enjoyed the illustrations, they are probably the biggest problem with the book. In places they are quite busy and probably trying to do too much for the age level which would be reading this. I do, however, think that they can encourage much more discussion about the daily lives of our ancestors with a parent who is willing to read this book aloud and take the time to really discuss the pictures.

Being a genealogy buff myself, I enjoyed this children's story about an old homeplace that stayed in one family, and some of the technology that changed along the way. Sweet illustrations too.

This is a story of a home, built long ago, containing generations of memories. Told by a grandmother to her granddaughter, the home is safe, comfortable and loved. The illustrations are lovely, but so filled with detail that the eye has trouble focusing.

Recommended.

This story rings true for many early Americans, where the history from great-great-great-great grandparents are passed down through generations. This story paints a picture of one house being built in 1810 to the present of the home's great expansion in the present. Throughout the home's timeline it gains additions to it not just in structure but in people to. The home adds on extra space, updated technology, and better remodels. However, it focuses back unto the reasoning for the expansion which is surrounded by love and growing the family traditions. This story centers around growth and the devotions for that growth. Making clear that the family stays true to their traditions while also preparing for the future generations. This story show more is heartwarming and is relatable to many early American families. show less