Wilson takes a flyer that says, “Fix a neighbor’s home together,” because he has big plans for his elderly neighbor, Gigi. Meanwhile, Gigi enjoys the present moment as they spend quality time together. Then, surprise! The fixer-uppers arrive!
The One Day House
Discuss the Book
Wilson’s Big Plans. Pages 1–5 (and the picture pages before)
- Important Moment: Wilson says that one day, he’ll paint Gigi’s house orange and yellow like the sun and fix her windows so she can open them.
- Ask and Share: What are some of the ways Wilson wants to help Gigi? Who in your life has helped you? What did they do for you? How did you thank them?
A Dog for Gigi? Pages 6–15
- Important Moment: Gigi tells Wilson she likes his ideas for fixing her house, but she says that Wilson’s company is all she needs today.
- Ask and Share: How does Gigi feel about Wilson? How does he feel about her? Do you feel this way about someone?
“One Day” Is Today! Pages 16–21
- Important Moment: The Build Up Neighbors arrive to help fix Gigi’s house, and Gigi is surprised and touched.
- Ask and Share: How does Gigi react when the Build Up Neighbors arrive? How would you feel if lots of friends and neighbors came to help you? Can you think of someone that you can help?
Work and Play. Pages 22–27
- Important Moment: In the illustrations, the neighbors paint, hammer, shovel, fix the piano, and more. Afterwards, there is a party with balloons, food, and games.
- Ask and Share: What types of work do you see the neighbors doing? If you could help Gigi or help around our home, which of these jobs would you most want to help with? Why? How should we celebrate when we finish the job?