A Home Named Walter
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A Home Named Walter

By Chelsea Lin Wallace, Ginnie Hsu (Illustrator)

A lonely house must open its heart to new residents or remain in sorrow forever.

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32 pages
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Walter, once a joyful home, is heartbroken when his beloved family leaves. Cold and withdrawn, he resists a new girl and her mother moving in. Can Walter overcome his grief and embrace warmth again, or will he drive them away? Discover how a house learns to heal and love anew in this touching tale of loss and renewal.

From the publisher

A home named Walter learns how to heal his broken heart after a family he loves moves away in this poignant picture book about loss and renewal. Walter was a happy home. He loved the bustle and warmth of the family that lived with him. But when they move away, his feelings are hurt. He grows cold and quiet and only wants to be left alone. So when a little girl and her mama move in, Walter is determined to get them out! But in his struggle to do so, Walter may just feel livable again and change how he feels. Chelsea Lin Wallace has written a truly poignant story. With its classic sensibility, paired with Ginnie Hsu’s warm and lush illustrations, A Home Named Walter is a special story that will resonate with many readers for years to come.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about movingBooks about familyBooks about griefBooks about mother-daughter relationships
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Published
April 19, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250316417

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