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Details: Written by Emma Perry Roberts and illustrated by Robert Rogalski. It is a 32-page hardcover published in 2006.
Synopsis: Mrs. Murphy's neighbors worry that her unusual little house will prevent them from winning the "Very Finest Neighborhood award." They criticize its small, odd appearance until Mrs. Murphy invites them inside for a look. The book's theme is about judging people and things based on their outward appearance and discovering the inner beauty and uniqueness that lie within.
Key Themes: Tolerance, not judging by appearance, and finding beauty within.
Mrs. Murphy's Marvelous Mansion Hardcover – March 15, 2006
by Emma Perry Roberts (Author), Robert Rogalski (Illustrator)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
Mrs. Murphy's snobbish neighbors see her peculiar home as a blemish in their otherwise perfect neighborhood. It looks so small they wonder how anyone could even move around inside. When THE VERY FINEST NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEST is announced, they are sure they will not win with her odd little house in the middle of the block. “It's barely bigger than a cracker box!” says Mr. Gold. “It should be torn down!” shouts Mr. Brown. But the neighbors are in for a great surprise when Mrs. Murphy invites them over for lunch. As they wander in astonishment through the Marvelous Mansion, each learns the error of judging others based on outward appearances. Robert Rogalski's outrageous artwork flows perfectly with Emma Roberts' charming story. Children will want to read this book again and again.
Details: Written by Emma Perry Roberts and illustrated by Robert Rogalski. It is a 32-page hardcover published in 2006.
Synopsis: Mrs. Murphy's neighbors worry that her unusual little house will prevent them from winning the "Very Finest Neighborhood award." They criticize its small, odd appearance until Mrs. Murphy invites them inside for a look. The book's theme is about judging people and things based on their outward appearance and discovering the inner beauty and uniqueness that lie within.
Key Themes: Tolerance, not judging by appearance, and finding beauty within.
Mrs. Murphy's Marvelous Mansion Hardcover – March 15, 2006
by Emma Perry Roberts (Author), Robert Rogalski (Illustrator)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
Mrs. Murphy's snobbish neighbors see her peculiar home as a blemish in their otherwise perfect neighborhood. It looks so small they wonder how anyone could even move around inside. When THE VERY FINEST NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEST is announced, they are sure they will not win with her odd little house in the middle of the block. “It's barely bigger than a cracker box!” says Mr. Gold. “It should be torn down!” shouts Mr. Brown. But the neighbors are in for a great surprise when Mrs. Murphy invites them over for lunch. As they wander in astonishment through the Marvelous Mansion, each learns the error of judging others based on outward appearances. Robert Rogalski's outrageous artwork flows perfectly with Emma Roberts' charming story. Children will want to read this book again and again.