The House That Nick Built

About the Book

"The House That Nick Built" is a cumulative tale with a rhythmic pattern similar to a book called "The House That Jack Built" by Mother Goose, a classic from many years ago. It tells the story of Christmas activity at the North Pole and beyond so vividly that children feel a part of the action. The rhythm and the repetition make the book a great way to teach word recognition and a fun read for young and old alike. Children two to six will enjoy 'reading' this book with a parent or a grandparent. Kids seven to one hundred will just love reading it over and over. In "The House That Nick Built" the rhythm will appeal to all readers while the repetition will challenge them as one verse builds upon another. This is a new kind of Christmas story that will be a great read for all.

About the Author

Deborah D. Newton grew up north of Houston, Texas, in the Spring-Woodlands area. She was graduated from Texas A & M University, receiving a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, with Reading Specialist emphasis, and a B.A. degree in Accounting. She taught second grade, where she worked tirelessly to instill in children a love for reading and helped young children who were having difficulty mastering reading skills. She also worked in a Big Six firm as an auditor for several years. Deborah began writing poetry at an early age and continued writing during her years in high school and college. Two of her poems, entitled "Awakening" and "Another Day," were published in 2004 and 2005. She has written seven picture books for preschoolers, which she is currently preparing for publication, and continues to write for children and young teens. Deborah has loved children's books all of her life, and has an extensive collection of them, which she enjoys sharing with her sons. She also enjoys working out, cooking, scrapbooking, and sharing in the activities of her two sons. She and her family currently reside in The Woodlands, Texas.