An empowering story about coming to terms with change through creative
problem solving
Lily's family is happy in their old green house at the end of the lane,
but progress soon encroaches. When Grandma refuses to sell their home to
developers, the city just builds around them. Soon their house is
smack-dab in the middle of a multi-lane highway. As traffic rushes by
day and night, Lily and her family begin to feel differently about their
beloved home.
Using crayons and a little creativity, Lily draws up a plan to keep her
Grandma's home and leave the highway behind. With the help of the
construction crew that brought change to their neighborhood, Lily and
her family take to the sea in their green house and set sail for a new
place to call home.
Inspired by Chinese "nail houses" that end up stranded in a sea of
construction when owners refuse to sell, this memorable picture book
celebrates resourcefulness, negotiation, and collaboration in the face
of change.