A group of animal friends (two pigs, a bear, and a moose) decide to build a house big enough for all of them to live together. They bring in Beaver Builders (the Beavers request payment in peanut butter sandwiches), and work begins with everyone pitching in. Walls go up, windows and doors are fitted, and a trip to the junkyard yields everything needed inside. Inga Moore’s whimsical picture book is light on plot but heavy on charm. Cozy, appealing illustrations invite young readers and listeners right into the forest clearing where the timber house rises. The soft, soothing palette of the art is a perfect match for a quietly detailed narrative, and both words and pictures offer a few delightful surprises. A picture book perfectly pitched for bedtime sharing ends with the four friends snugly ensconced in their new home. “Good night, Bear. Good night, Moose. Good night, Little Pigs.” (Ages 2–5)

It's nice to have your friends move in, but. . . . A sweet, wry tale of cooperation and camaraderie, told with pastoral artwork by Inga Moore.

One little pig has made a little den for herself in the woods, and another little pig has a small hut next door. One morning they return from a walk to find that their big friend Bear has moved into the den and an even larger Moose into the hut. CRASH! With both homes collapsed, they're all in a pickle--but what if they find a way to build a house in the woods that all four of them can share? With lush, whimsically detailed illustrations and a cast of endearing, industrious (and most accommodating!) characters, Inga Moore constructs an inviting story of friendship that kids will be happy to visit awhile.