Housebuilder starts new chapter with launch of first children’s book

HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey has launched a children’s book aimed at educating youngsters about the housebuilding process.

The firm said the book, titled ‘How we build your home with Millie Mortar and Handy Andy’, is informative and  suitable for primary school aged children. The book contains messages about how to stay safe around construction sites and housing developments and features a series of activities and illustrations.

Taylor Wimpey explained the book will be shared with schoolchildren throughout the UK as part of the housebuilder’s commitment to educating young people about their business. The firm added that it hopes itthe book will inspire the next generation of builders.

Clare Brimble, UK sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey said, “We are really excited to release our first children’s book and everyone at Taylor Wimpey is incredibly proud of the finished product. As well as teaching youngsters about the house building process, ‘How we build your home with Millie Mortar and Handy Andy’ runs through a number of important health and safety messages in a fun and understandable way that we hope children will respond well to.

“Our work extends far beyond just building houses and we are committed to engaging with local communities to help them to understand the work we do in their area.”