Hundertwasser The House of Happy Spirits by Geraldine Elschner

 

Title:  Hundertwasser The House of Happy Spirits

Author: Geraldine Elschner

Illustrator:  Lucie Vandevelde

Publisher:    Prestel Publishing

ISBN:  9783791374543

Review: 

If you are curious about the name of this book, it is the name of a pioneer of Ecological Building Design. Friedensriech Hundertwasser was a committed environmentalist that created buildings and houses with trees on rooftops and facades. 

In a drab gray town Lea and Leo noticed something bright and cheerful happening. An old factory was being transformed. Brightly colored bulldozers, concrete mixers and trucks came to the sight. Their favorite tree was cloaked. Was it doomed to be chopped down? As the building began to take shape its many colors were in full display. It was contagious. Lea and Leo colored their own windows. The final bit of excitement was a large gold dome right on the roof. Finally, the kids had a chance to meet the owner. What do you think they saw inside? 

This vibrant and multi-colored illustrated tale of a city brought back to life with a bit of mystery is a fun way to introduce children to an amazing architect and environmentalist. This easy to read story with little elements of surprise can be used as a teaching tool for colors, architecture, tree tenants and forests in the city. Young readers can view the back pages to learn more aout Hundertwasser. Parents and teachers will love sharing and discussing this read with kids of all ages.

 

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