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Julia Durango Illustrated by Bianca Diaz The One Day House
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“One day,” said Wilson, “I will paint your house orange and yellow like the sun.” Gigi smiled. “I will like that. But today, you are all the sunshine I need,” she said.
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“One day,” said Wilson, “I will fix Gigi’s windows so she can open themwide and feel the breeze.” “That’s a fine idea,” said the ice-creamman. “Fresh air is good for the soul.”
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“One day,” said Wilson, “I will build a fence around the yard so you can have a dog to keep you company.” “I will like that,” said Gigi. “But today, I have all the company I need.”
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“One day,” said Wilson, “I will fix the stairs so Gigi can sit on the balcony and see forever.” “That’s a beautiful idea,” said a passing neighbor. “Everyone enjoys a pretty view,” agreed her friend.
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“One day,” said Wilson, “I will fix the chimney so you can make a fire to keep you cozy.” “I will like that,” said Gigi. “But today, you are all the warmth I need.”
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“One day,” said Wilson, “I will fix the roof on Gigi’s house to keep out the wind and snow.” “That’s a smart idea,” said the librarian. “There’s nothing better than a snug house on a wintry day.”
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“One day,” said Wilson, “I will fix your piano so you can play music again.” “I will like that,” said Gigi. “But today, you are the song in my heart.”
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“One day,” said Wilson, “I will plant a garden for Gigi so she can be surrounded by flowers.” “That’s a great idea,” said Wilson’s teacher. “It’s fun to watch things grow.” 17
“One day,” said Wilson . . .
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“. . . one day is here!”
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“One day,” said Gigi, “is a very nice day indeed.” “One day,” said Wilson, “is the best day ever.” Gigi smiled. “The very best,” she agreed. “Just like you.”
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A ! t " or’ # N $% e The inspiration for The One Day House came frommy local writing partner and friend, Bill Cairns. Bill, a carpenter by trade, has volunteered his time and talents for the past fifteen years to our community’s annual Labor of Love event, a day each fall where hundreds of volunteers come together to help repair the homes of the elderly, disabled, and needy in eastern LaSalle County, Illinois. Roofs are patched, windows are replaced, boilers are fixed, trees are trimmed— whatever needs doing gets done. Local businesses donate building supplies, and church and charity groups work together to feed the volunteers throughout the day. It truly is a labor of love—an amazing display of human compassion and generosity at its best. Our community isn’t the first to do this, ofcourse. Since the earliest days in America, people have come together to help their neighbors in need. From the barn raisings ofAmerican pioneers to the soup kitchens of the Great Depression to the vibrant, viral grassroots efforts ofmodern-day relief organizations, the can-do spirit and kindness ofvolunteers sparkle bright in our history. If you wish to volunteer for a “labor of love” in your own community, checkwith local relief agencies and charities, or log on to United Way (www.unitedway.org) or Habitat for Humanity (www.habitat.org) to find out how you can help. Together, we can make “one day” start today!
For Bill Cairns, Tracie Vaughn Kleman, Linda Sue Park, and Suzanne Wilson, who make this world a better place in words and deeds—J. D. For my first-grade teacher, Ms. Charvat, who made me feel big.—B. D.
Illustrations were collaged using watercolor, gouache, and acrylic paints; india ink, colored pencils, crayons, markers, magazine cutouts, photo transfers, and handmade paper. Display type set in Pinto NO_2 by Face Type. Text type set in Helenita by Rodrigo Typo. Designed by Susan Mallory Sherman. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher. For information regarding permission, write to Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc., 85 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Text copyright © 2017 by Julio Durango. Illustrations copyright © 2017 by Bianca Diaz. All rights reserved. Published by Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, by arrangement with Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc. Made in North Point, Hong Kong. 137
ISBN-13: 978-1-338-73286-3 ISBN-10: 1-338-73286-2
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