Home Builder Hazel
Written by Linda Ashman, Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
Astra Young Readers, November 2026. ISBN: 978-1662620829
Perfect for fans of construction vehicles and visually engaging books on how things work, this rhyming picture book shows how a construction crew leader and her team build homes from the ground up. This delightful companion to Fire Chief Fran will inspire kids ages 4-8 to work together and build their own masterpieces.
“Whatever the problem,” she says to her crew.
“We’ll figure it out—we always do!”
Linda Ashman’s irresistible rhyming text and Nancy Carpenter’s gorgeous illustrations celebrate the teamwork and dedication of the construction workers who build our communities. The book concludes with an author’s note filled with interesting information about construction crews, their equipment, and more.
Themes: construction • trucks and tools • STEAM • creativity and resilience • rhyme, rhythm and repetition • lively read-alouds
Here’s a peek inside:
COMING SOON!
Illustrations copyright 2026 by Nancy Carpenter. Astra Young Readers.