A House

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

What transforms a house into a home?

3.9 Goodreads · 681 ratings

32 pages· ~490L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the essence of home through interactive questions and vivid illustrations. Young readers will journey through shapes, weather, and the parts of a house, discovering how a simple structure becomes a cherished home. What changes when the family returns? Dive into this rhythmic tale of belonging and community.

From the publisher

Caldecott Medal-winner and #1 New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes explores what it means to be at home in this stunning picture book. Brimming with interactive call-and-response questions, A House is a timeless and irresistible must-have for both very young children and emergent readers–as well as the entire family.Where is the door to the house? Do you see any clouds? What does the house look like when it is sunny outside? When it is raining? And what will the house turn into when its family returns? A home.Caldecott Medal-winner Kevin Henkes employs interactive questions, declarative sentences, basic shapes, and a limited color palette in this brilliant and classic picture book. A House introduces young readers to shapes, numbers, the weather, and the parts of a house, with a rhythmic, repetitive text and remarkable illustrations.A story about home, family, community, and belonging, A House is an excellent choice for emergent readers, for social and emotional development, and for storytime sharing.

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