This tiny book, originally published in 1950, tells the story of Mr.
Rouse, who has decided to build himself a house. Inevitably, the process
is much longer and more detailed than Mr. Rouse initially envisions:
"Mr. Builder, I'm not a bird, you know; how could I live in a house made
of leaves?"
This quirky tale from 1950 takes readers through the process of choosing
building types and making all kinds of decisions. In a wonderful blend
of absurd poetry and pragmatism, Mr. Rouse contends with building
materials, transportation, lighting, and plumbing, encountering
quarreling stairs and dapper gutters on his way.